- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A standout for Swedish history, naval engineering, and dramatic storytelling.
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
13 h 34 m
Average duration
14 h 51 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
931 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Stockholm will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
It's difficult to get from Hanover to Stockholm without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 72 · 11180 · IC 5766 · Bus GROEN
ICE 1080 · ECE 1198+
1094 Öresundstågen+
546 X 2000
ICE 1080 · ECE 1198+
312 Snälltåget
ICE 1080 · ECE 1198+
1086 Öresundstågen+
544 X 2000
ICE 778 · ECE 398+
1094 Öresundstågen+
546 X 2000
ICE 778 · ECE 398+
1086 Öresundstågen+
544 X 2000
ICE 778 · ECE 398+
1094 Öresundstågen+
546 X 2000
ICE 778 · ECE 398+
312 Snälltåget
ICE 1080 · ECE 1198+
1086 Öresundstågen+
544 X 2000
ICE 1186 · ECE 396 · R 1102+
X2 550Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $73, and a flight costs an average of $100.
Distance: 578 miles (931 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $107 Average price | $336 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 53m Average total duration 19h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg 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 Stockholm:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Stockholm costing on average $107 (€88).
A train is $117 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Stockholm costing on average $209 (€172).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 25m.
Bus takes on average 19h 23m.
The journey is about 1h 3m faster (12h 25m by train vs 13h 28m by car) and roughly $244 (€200) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($92 (€76) vs $336 (€276)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Stockholm trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 778 · ECE 398+ 312 Snälltåget | On time 7:08 AM Hanover Hbf | 15h09 | 10:17 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 778 · ECE 398+ 1086 Öresundstågen+ 544 X 2000 | On time 7:08 AM Hanover Hbf | 13h34 | 8:42 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 778 · ECE 398+ 1094 Öresundstågen+ 546 X 2000 | On time 7:08 AM Hanover Hbf | 14h31 | 9:39 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 78 · ECE 396 · R 1102+ X2 550 | On time 8:08 AM Hanover Hbf | 15h43 | 11:51 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1186 · ECE 396 · R 1102+ X2 550 | On time 8:20 AM Hanover Hbf | 15h31 | 11:51 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 72 · 11180 · IC 5766 · Bus GROEN | On time 6:08 PM Hanover Hbf | 17h31 | 11:39 AM Stockholm Central Station | 6 transfers | |
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Trains from Hanover to Stockholm run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) but you can travel from only $69 (€56) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 578 miles (931 km) distance in 12h 51m.
Distance 578 miles (931 km) |
Average train duration 12h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 12h 51m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 7:20 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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