Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße

Showing times and prices for May 31

Cheapest price

$14

Average price

$14

Fastest journey

1 h 21 m

Average duration

1 h 21 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

132 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße 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 Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Hanover Hbf for Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .

On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8:36 AM1h21
    Hanover Hbf
    9:57 AMHamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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Driving

$54

Average price

$15

Average price

Cheapest

$28

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 33m

Average total duration

2h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 44m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße:

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße costing on average $54 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hanover Hbf and Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße 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 22m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 1h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $54 (€43) compared to roughly $28 (€23) 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, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

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 Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße train times

The table below shows live departures for Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7:08 AM Hanover Hbf
1h22
8:30 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7:31 AM Hanover Hbf
1h27
8:58 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8:04 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
9:25 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8:20 AM Hanover Hbf
1h16
9:36 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
metronom8:40 AM Hanover Hbf
2h25
11:05 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9:08 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
10:29 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
metronom9:13 AM Hanover Hbf
1h59
11:12 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße1 transfer
metronom9:13 AM Hanover Hbf
2h15
11:28 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9:36 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
10:57 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10:08 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
11:29 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
metronom10:13 AM Hanover Hbf
1h58
12:11 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße1 transfer
metronom10:13 AM Hanover Hbf
2h13
12:26 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10:36 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
11:57 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
metronom10:40 AM Hanover Hbf
2h25
1:05 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11:08 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
12:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
metronom11:13 AM Hanover Hbf
1h59
1:12 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11:36 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
12:57 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
metronom12:03 PM Hanover Hbf
2h23
2:26 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12:08 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
1:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12:19 PM Hanover Hbf
1h18
1:37 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
1:57 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
metronom12:40 PM Hanover Hbf
2h25
3:05 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1:08 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
2:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
metronom1:13 PM Hanover Hbf
1h59
3:12 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
2:57 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2:08 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
3:29 PM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße

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Trains from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:08, the last at 11:36. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 1h 21m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $13 (€11)
Distance
82 miles (132 km)
Average train duration
1h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
$14 (€11)
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
1h 21m
First train
8:08 AM
Last train
11:36 AM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $13 (€11)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße trainsDeutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hanover Hbf and Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße from $13 (€11). 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 Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
$14 (€11)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
9 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
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

metronom

About
Metronom Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH is a German railway company that has been connecting Northern Germany since 2003. Based in Uelzen, it focuses exclusively on passenger transport, operating services from Hamburg to Bremen, Lüneburg, Uelzen, Hanover, and Göttingen. The company also runs services under the brand Enno from Wolfsburg to Hanover and Hildesheim. Metronom is partly state-owned, with its trains, which can reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, being rented from the state transport company Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH (LNVG). They are known for their yellow and blue double-decker trains, offering amenities like extra legroom and refreshments.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
metronom frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one large piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations not included, can be purchased separately
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs need ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Learn more about metronom

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 16m
Cheapest Price
$47 (€38)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
17 a day

FAQs: Trains from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße 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 Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $14 (€11), while the average price is around $54 (€43).
The train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße takes 1h 21m and runs 9 per day.
The first train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße leaves at 8:08 AM.
The distance by train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße is 82 miles (132 km).
The last train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße leaves at 11:36 AM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße. This service operates 8 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße.
The cheapest way to get from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße is by bus, with a cost of around $13 (€11).
Yes, you can take the train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße.
Since both Hanover Hbf and Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße 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 Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße include Berlin, Bremen, Kiel, Brunswick, Hanover.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße 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.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße

Hanover
Hamburg
Hannover HbfWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Ernst-August-Platz 1, 30159, Hannover, Germany
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located near the main entrance.
Dining
Dining
  • Balzac Coffee
  • Burger King
  • McDonald's
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • asiahung
  • Mr. CLOU
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Pizza Hut
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Grand Hotel Mussmann
  • IntercityHotel Hannover
  • Hotel Loccumer Hof
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.

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