Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 11

Cheapest price on Sep 11

$82

Average ticket price on Sep 11

$124

Fastest journey on Sep 11

2 h 51 m

Average journey duration on Sep 11

2 h 52 m

Trains on Sep 11

16

Distance

271 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1271 · ICE 316
    5:53 AM2h52
    Hanover Hbf
    8:45 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1540 · ICE 525
    2:46 AM4h53
    Hanover Hbf
    7:39 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2375 · ICE 377+Hessische Landesbahn24360
    4:01 PM3h06
    Hanover Hbf
    7:07 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1091One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 573 · ICE 128
    6:53 AM2h52
    Hanover Hbf
    9:45 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2375 · ICE 120
    4:01 PM3h44
    Hanover Hbf
    7:45 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1211One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $308.

Distance: 168 miles (271 km)

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Driving

$76

Average price

$308

Average price

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$21

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 49m

Average total duration

1h 49m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 58m

Average total duration

6h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 14m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station:

A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station costing on average $76 (€61).

A bus is $272 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station costing on average $308 (€249).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 56m.

Bus takes on average 6h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hanover Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 18m sooner (2h 56m by train vs 3h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $76 (€61) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train times

The table below shows live departures for Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains for today, Thursday, September 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 1540 · ICE 525
Delayed
12:46 AM 2:46 AMHanover Hbf
4h53
7:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Friday, September 11
Deutsche BahnICE 1540 · ICE 525
On time
2:46 AM Hanover Hbf
4h53
7:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1271 · ICE 316
On time
5:53 AM Hanover Hbf
2h52
8:45 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 573 · ICE 128
On time
6:53 AM Hanover Hbf
2h52
9:45 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 71 · ICE 16
On time
7:54 AM Hanover Hbf
2h51
10:45 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 575 · ICE 126
On time
8:53 AM Hanover Hbf
2h52
11:45 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 5 · ICE 314
On time
9:53 AM Hanover Hbf
2h52
12:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 124
On time
10:53 AM Hanover Hbf
2h52
1:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 73 · ICE 14
On time
11:53 AM Hanover Hbf
2h52
2:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 579 · ICE 122
On time
12:53 PM Hanover Hbf
2h52
3:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 7 · ICE 12
On time
1:53 PM Hanover Hbf
2h52
4:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 75 · ICE 10
On time
3:53 PM Hanover Hbf
2h52
6:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2375 · ICE 120
On time
4:01 PM Hanover Hbf
3h44
7:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2375 · ICE 377+Hessische Landesbahn24360
On time
4:01 PM Hanover Hbf
3h06
7:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 681 · 4533 · ICE 24
On time
4:27 PM Hanover Hbf
3h29
7:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 773 · ICE 120
On time
4:53 PM Hanover Hbf
2h52
7:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 773 · ICE 995+Hessische Landesbahn24364
On time
4:53 PM Hanover Hbf
3h13
8:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

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Trains from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 168 miles (271 km) distance in 2h 26m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
168 miles (271 km)
Average train duration
2h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
$9 (€7)
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
2h 26m
First train
4:40 AM
Last train
8:12 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hanover Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station from $18 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 26m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$9 (€7)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $9 (€7), while the average price is around $76 (€61).
The train from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station takes 2h 26m and runs 9 per day.
The first train from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station leaves at 4:40 AM.
The distance by train from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is 168 miles (271 km).
The last train from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station leaves at 8:12 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
The cheapest way to get from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is by bus, with a cost of around $18 (€14).
The train journey from Hannover Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of picturesque German countryside, small towns, and occasional glimpses of the Rhine River, providing some scenic moments along the way.
A day trip from Hannover Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf might not be feasible because the journey takes 2h 26m. However, there are 7 train trips available per day, covering a distance of 168 miles (271 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
Since both Hanover Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station include Cologne, Stuttgart, Strasbourg, Düsseldorf, Aachen.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

Most Hanover Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains use the Hannover Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Hanover Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Hanover
Arrival train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Hannover HbfErnst-August-Platz 1, 30159, Hannover, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Hannover Hbf from Hanover city centre

Bus120 · 10m · every ~10 min
170, 700, 500, 300 · 12m · every ~35 min

Hannover Hbf train station facilities and services

Hannover Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.

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