- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
12 h 27 m
Average duration
15 h 52 m
Trains per day
5
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 $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
It's difficult to get from Hanover to Stockholm without transferring at least 4 times.
ICE 572 · S5 · ECE 1198 · R 1062
ICE 578 · S1 · ECE 392 · R 1162
82848 · S3 · ECE 1198 · R 1062
ICE 770 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176
ICE 776 · S1 · ECE 396 · R 1094
ICE 776 · S1 · ECE 396 · R 1094
ICE 578 · S1 · ECE 392 · R 1162
82848 · S3 · ECE 1198 · R 1062
ICE 572 · S5 · ECE 1198 · R 1062
ICE 770 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176Omio 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 $71. 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 $71, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 578 miles (931 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $143 Average price | $347 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 20m Average total duration 18h 50m 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 $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Stockholm costing on average $143 (€115).
A train is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Stockholm costing on average $181 (€145).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 33m.
Bus takes on average 18h 50m.
The journey is about 55m faster (12h 33m by train vs 13h 28m by car) and roughly $218 (€175) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($129 (€104) vs $347 (€279)). 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 today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 776 · S1 · ECE 396 · R 1094 | On time 9:08 AM Hanover Hbf | 12h27 | 9:35 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 776 · 11164 · IC 5758 · RJ 13464 | On time 9:08 AM Hanover Hbf | 14h28 | 11:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 774 · S5 · RJ 13464 · R 1110 | On time 11:08 AM Hanover Hbf | 12h28 | 11:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 770 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176 | On time 3:08 PM Hanover Hbf | 17h30 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 578 · S1 · ECE 392 · R 1162 | On time 5:08 PM Hanover Hbf | 15h30 | 8:38 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
82848 · S3 · ECE 1198 · R 1062 | 12:40 AM Hanover Hbf | 16h57 | 5:37 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
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Trains from Hanover to Stockholm run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€57) but you can travel from only $68 (€54) 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 28m.
Distance 578 miles (931 km) |
Average train duration 12h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 12h 28m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Most Hanover to Stockholm trains use the Hannover Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Hanover and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
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