Trains to Hanover

Hanover is a key transport hub, with train links to main cities such as Köln and to desirable tourist locations such as the Harz mountains. Over 620 trains will serve Hanover on a typical day. One of the most useful train links to Hanover for tourists coming into Germany by plane is the train from Hanover Airport to Hanover town. The S Bahn train service leaves at regular intervals (around every half an hour at peak times) from outside terminal C. This train takes around half an hour to reach Hanover Hauptbahnhof (or Main Train Station), which is right in the center of the city.

Hanover

Hanover is a fascinating city to explore with plenty to see and do here. Segways and a bar on wheels serving traditional German beers are among the quirky and versatile modes of transport available to tourists in Hanover. Make sure to take a stroll beside the man made lake in the center of the city and to admire the beautiful green copper decorations on the majestic Town Hall. Hanover is also famous for being a great place to shop, with plenty of department stores, specialist chocolate makers, and of course cake shops selling delectable German pastries available for the tourist seeking to buy a great souvenir. Inside the Town Hall, you will find a fascinating museum, telling you all about the history and culture of this unique city.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and metronom to Hanover trains

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SNCF-ICE trains connect France and Germany. SNCF's high-speed service TGV and Deutsche Bahn's high-speed service ICE are joint providers of these services with comfortable connections between the two European countries. There are multiple ticket types on offer including Super Saver Fare Europe with no refunds or exchanges allowed and the Saver Fare Europe which is semi-refundable but not exchangeable. The trains are comfortable and high-speed and offer all the amenities of SNCF & DB high-speed trains like Wi-Fi, food and drinks on board and comfortable seats. The trains serve top French cities like Paris, Lyon, Strasbourg and Marseille along with German cities including Frankfurt, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Augsburg and Munich. Some of the most popular routes include: Paris to Frankfurt, Paris to Munich and Karslruhe to Lyon.

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains to Hanover. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

Erixx is a private train company in Germany offering rail services in Bremen and Lower Saxony in northern Germany. Founded in 2011, erixx runs six regional lines including the Heidebahn from Hanover to Buchholz as well as offering service to Wittingen, Bad Harzburg, Soltau and Wolfenbuttel. The trains are modern, comfortable and alcohol-free in order to provide a pleasant journey. The most popular journeys include Hanover to Bad Harzburg with the RE10, Bad Harzburg/Goslar to Braunschweig with the RB42/43, Braunschweig to Uelzen with the RB47, and Lueneburg to Dannenberg on the RB32.

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains to Hanover. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Hanover train, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding). As of October 2023 Eurostar also operates former Thalys connections adding new destinations in France, the UK, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Hanover. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train stations in Hanover

Hanover

Hannover Hbf is the most popular Hanover train station for Omio travelers, but Hanover has quite a few hubs. Find all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Hanover for your trip.

Hannover Hbf Wifi

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Address

Ernst-August-Platz 1, 30159, Hannover, Germany

Phone Number

+49 5112861055

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 07: 00 - 20: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 20: 00

Public transit options for Hannover Hbf

U-Bahn lines: U1, U2, U3, U7, U8, U9
S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S4, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S21, S51
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, NJ, FLX 30, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE8, RE10, RE30, RE60, RE70, RB38

Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof ATM

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Address

Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof, Ricklinger Stadtweg 98, 30459 Hannover

Phone Number

+49 511 2861055

Hannover-Nordstadt ATM

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Address

Hannover-Nordstadt, Engelbosteler Damm 113 (ehem EG Hai, 30167 Hannover

Phone Number

+49 511 2861055

Hannover Karl-Wiechert-Allee ATM

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Hannover Karl-Wiechert-Allee, Karl-Wiechert-Allee 1, 30625 Hannover

Hannover-Leinhausen Accessibility

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Address

Hannover-Leinhausen, Herrnhäuserstr. 126 (ehem. EG), 30419 Hannover

Phone Number

+49 511 2861055

Hannover Bismarckstr. Parking

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Address

Hannover Bismarckstraße, Mainzer Str. 6, 30173 Hannover

Phone Number

+49 511 2861055

Hannover-Kleefeld ATM

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Address

Hannover-Kleefeld, Berckhusenstr. 8, 30625 Hannover

Hannover-Ledeburg Accessibility

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Address

Hannover - Ledeburg, Am Fuhrenkampe, 30419 Hannover

Phone Number

+49 511 2861055