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Sprengel Museum Hannover
Major modern and contemporary art museum with strong collections of German and international 20th-century works on Maschsee.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$275
Fastest journey
8 h 19 m
Average duration
8 h 19 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
660 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Hanover will cost around $275 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 49 trains that leave Vienna for Hanover 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 660 km distance in an average of 8 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 19 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 8 h 19 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.
NJ 498
RJ 650+
EC 462+
RE5+
ICE 886
RJX 762+
NJ 498
ICE 1228 · ICE 880
RJX 768 · RE5+
ICE 886
ICE 1228 · ICE 880
ICE 1220 · ICE 782
ICE 1220 · ICE 782
ICE 1224 · ICE 786
ICE 1228 · ICE 880Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 410 miles (660 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$167 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 11m Average total duration 12h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Vienna to Hanover:
A bus is $92 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Hanover costing on average $167 (€135).
A bus is $185 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Hanover costing on average $261 (€210).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 41m.
Tickets start at around $167 (€135) compared to roughly $87 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-80.72 (€-64.98). The journey takes 9h 11m versus 9h 10m 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 Vienna to Hanover trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 7+ REX 92+ RJX 260+ ICE 680 | On time 5:49 AM Vienna Airport | 9h43 | 3:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1228 · ICE 880 | On time 6:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h19 | 2:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1228 · ICE 880 | On time 6:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h19 | 2:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260+ ICE 680 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 3:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260 · ICE 680 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 3:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 542+ ICE 210+ DB S5+ ICE 788 | 6:34 AM Vienna Airport | 9h58 | 4:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 542+ ICE 210+ DB S5+ ICE 788 | 6:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h35 | 4:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 560+ ICE 210+ DB S5+ ICE 788 | 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h30 | 4:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 560+ ICE 210 · ICE 788 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 4:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 160+ ICE 210+ DB S5+ ICE 788 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 4:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ ICE 588 | On time 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h30 | 5:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262+ ICE 588 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 5:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262 · ICE 588 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 5:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 562+ ICE 1284 | On time 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 10h17 | 7:19 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 548+ ICE 1224 · ICE 786 | On time 9:34 AM Vienna Airport | 8h58 | 6:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 752+ RJX 60+ ICE 1284 | On time 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h17 | 7:19 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 786 | On time 10:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h19 | 6:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 786 | On time 10:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h19 | 6:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 · ICE 1284 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h51 | 7:19 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 1284 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h51 | 7:19 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 640+ ICE 116+ DB S5+ ICE 784 | On time 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 9h58 | 8:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 640+ ICE 116+ DB S5+ ICE 784 | On time 10:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h35 | 8:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 766+ ICE 116+ DB S5+ ICE 784 | On time 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h30 | 8:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 766 · ICE 116 · S5 · ICE 784 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 8:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 766+ ICE 116+ DB S5+ ICE 784 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 8:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 11:34 AM Vienna Airport | 9h58 | 9:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h35 | 9:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h30 | 9:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 584 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 9:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 9:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 646+ ICE 1220 · ICE 782 | On time 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 8h58 | 10:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1220 · ICE 782 | On time 2:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h19 | 10:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1220 · ICE 782 | On time 2:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h19 | 10:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64 · ICE 500 · S2 · ICE 1540 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 12h14 | 2:42 AM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 590 · ICE 1272 | Delayed 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 13h25 | 1:58 AM 1:58 AMHanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 168 · RJ 112 · ICE 1500 · ICE 520 | Delayed 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 12h25 | 1:58 AM 1:58 AMHanover Hbf | 5 transfers | |
IC 744+ RJX 68+ ICE 1080 | On time 5:34 PM Vienna Airport | 11h29 | 5:03 AM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 744+ RJX 68+ ICE 1080 | On time 5:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 11h06 | 5:03 AM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 854+ RJX 68+ ICE 1080 | On time 6:02 PM Vienna Airport | 11h01 | 5:03 AM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 68 · ICE 1080 | On time 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 10h35 | 5:03 AM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68+ ICE 1080 | On time 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 10h35 | 5:03 AM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 762+ NJ 498 | 7:02 PM Vienna Airport | 11h48 | 6:50 AM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NJ 498 | 7:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 11h14 | 6:50 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 842+ NJ 456+ ICE 148 | 9:34 PM Vienna Airport | 12h19 | 9:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NJ 456+ ICE 148 | 10:10 PM Vienna Hbf | 11h43 | 9:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 650+ EN 50462+ DB S5+ ICE 684 | 11:02 PM Vienna Airport | 12h30 | 11:32 AM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 650+ EN 50462+ ICE 772 | 11:02 PM Vienna Airport | 14h03 | 1:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EN 50462+ DB S5+ ICE 684 | 11:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 12h04 | 11:32 AM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EN 50462+ ICE 772 | 11:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 13h37 | 1:05 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
S 7+ REX 1+ ICE 1228 · ICE 880 | On time 5:19 AM Vienna Airport | 9h13 | 2:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna to Hanover run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 410 miles (660 km) distance in 7h 19m.
Distance 410 miles (660 km) |
Average train duration 9h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 19m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Hanover — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hanover trip today.
Major modern and contemporary art museum with strong collections of German and international 20th-century works on Maschsee.
State museum covering fine art, archaeology, ethnology, and natural history; one of Hanover's key all-round museums.
Museum for ancient cultures, applied arts, and design, known for Egypt, Greece, Rome, and decorative arts collections.
Baroque gardens and one of Hanover's signature attractions, especially famous for formal landscaping and seasonal events.
Hanover's Old Town with half-timbered architecture, historic squares, and an easy walk between key central sights.
Large urban lake popular for walking, jogging, boat trips, and sunset photos; especially lively in warmer months.
A traditional Hanover-region pan-fried sausage made from pork, groats, and spices, usually served with pickles or potatoes. It is one of the best-known local specialties.
Winter kale stew served with smoked Bregenwurst sausage and often potatoes. A classic Lower Saxony cold-season dish strongly associated with Hanover.
White asparagus, widely celebrated across Lower Saxony in spring, typically served with potatoes, ham, and hollandaise. Hanover is a good base for this regional favorite.
Long-established fine dining address in Hanover, offering refined modern cuisine and an elegant setting for a special meal.
Well-known traditional beer hall near the center, serving hearty German and Bavarian dishes in a lively, rustic atmosphere.
Established lakeside restaurant with a polished atmosphere, known for seafood, steaks, and upscale dining by Maschsee.
Moderate by German standards. Public transport and casual dining are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafes and for hotel staff.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Hanover 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 Hanover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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