- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
4 h 3 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
329 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Amsterdam will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 16 trains that leave Hanover for Amsterdam on Wed, Jul 15, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 329 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 5 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.
ICE 1050 · 20374 · IC 17966 · IC 766
ICE 1050 · 20374 · IC 1766 · ICD 1866
ICE 242
ICE 142
ICE 140
ICE 146
ICE 240
ICE 144
ICE 148
ICE 142Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Amsterdam:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Amsterdam costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $302 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Amsterdam costing on average $342 (€282).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around $102 (€84) compared to roughly $86 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.87 (€-13.08). The journey takes 4h 50m versus 4h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Amsterdam trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 240 | On time 7:56 AM Hanover Hbf | 4h03 | 11:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 644 · ICE 128 | On time 8:31 AM Hanover Hbf | 4h58 | 1:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 148 | On time 9:56 AM Hanover Hbf | 4h05 | 2:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 642 · ICE 126 | On time 10:31 AM Hanover Hbf | 4h58 | 3:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 146 | On time 11:56 AM Hanover Hbf | 4h03 | 3:59 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 640 · ICE 124 | On time 12:31 PM Hanover Hbf | 4h58 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 144 | On time 1:56 PM Hanover Hbf | 4h04 | 6:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 548 · ICE 122 | On time 2:31 PM Hanover Hbf | 4h58 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 142 | On time 3:56 PM Hanover Hbf | 4h05 | 8:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 546 · ICE 224 | On time 4:31 PM Hanover Hbf | 4h58 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 140 | On time 5:56 PM Hanover Hbf | 4h05 | 10:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 544 · ICE 120 | On time 6:31 PM Hanover Hbf | 4h58 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 742 · 20384 · IC 1786 · IC 3086 | On time 7:56 PM Hanover Hbf | 5h12 | 1:08 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 742 · 20384 · IC 1786 · IC 986 | On time 7:56 PM Hanover Hbf | 4h47 | 12:43 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
S1 · Bus S1 · 20352 · IC 17926 | 12:28 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h20 | 9:48 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5 transfers | |
ICE 242 | On time 5:56 AM Hanover Hbf | 4h06 | 10:02 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 646 · ICE 220 | On time 6:21 AM Hanover Hbf | 5h08 | 11:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Hanover to Amsterdam run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $22 (€19) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 204 miles (329 km) distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 204 miles (329 km) |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
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Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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