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Sprengel Museum Hannover
Major modern and contemporary art museum with strong German 20th-century collections and lakeside architecture at Maschsee.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
5 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
362 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Hanover will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 5 trains that leave Rotterdam for Hanover on Wed, Jun 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 362 km distance in an average of 5 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 8 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 6 h 50 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 47m. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $358 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Hanover:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Hanover costing on average $106 (€85).
A bus is $308 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Hanover costing on average $358 (€290).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Flight takes on average 6h 47m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€85) compared to roughly $95 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.57 (€-8.56). The journey takes 4h 47m versus 4h 20m 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 Rotterdam to Hanover trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · 10119 | On time 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h13 | 11:28 AM Hanover Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICD 1825 · ICE 143 | On time 7:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h50 | 12:01 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2823 · IC 1725 · ICE 143 | On time 7:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h41 | 12:01 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2027 · ICE 225 · ICE 547 | On time 8:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h23 | 1:28 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · 10127 | On time 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h13 | 1:28 PM Hanover Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICD 1833 · ICE 145 | On time 9:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h50 | 2:01 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2831 · IC 1733 · ICE 145 | On time 9:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h41 | 2:01 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2833 · IC 1735 · 20369 · ICE 1053 | On time 9:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h11 | 3:01 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2035 · ICE 123 · ICE 549 | On time 10:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h23 | 3:28 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 10135 | On time 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h13 | 3:28 PM Hanover Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICD 1841 · ICE 147 | On time 11:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h50 | 4:01 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2839 · IC 1741 · ICE 147 | On time 11:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4h41 | 4:01 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Hanover run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 224 miles (362 km) distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 224 miles (362 km) |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum with strong German 20th-century collections and lakeside architecture at Maschsee.
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Large urban lake with promenades, waterside paths, and classic city views; a favorite for walks, sunsets, and social media photos.
Old Town area with historic character, rebuilt facades, lively squares, and easy access to several core sights.
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Prices are moderate by German standards. Public transport is fair, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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