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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
$59
Average price
$265
Fastest journey
8 h 51 m
Average duration
8 h 59 m
Trains per day
52
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 $265 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Hanover without transferring at least once.
ICE 1212 · ICE 520 · ICE 1272
ICE 1212 · ICE 520 · ICE 1272
RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 16340
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782
ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 16340 · ICE 1540
RJX 60+
ICE 1284
RJX 60 · ICE 1284
RJX 262+
ICE 588
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784
RJX 262 · ICE 588Omio 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 $51. 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 $51, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 410 miles (660 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price | $84 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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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 $89 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Hanover costing on average $163 (€135).
A bus is $180 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Hanover costing on average $254 (€210).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 41m.
Tickets start at around $163 (€135) compared to roughly $84 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-78.49 (€-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, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 407+ ICE 680+ REX 1+ S 7 | 4:49 AM Vienna Airport | 10h43 | 3:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 212+ ICE 880+ RJX19938+ S 7 | 4:49 AM Vienna Airport | 9h43 | 2:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 848+ EC 212+ ICE 880 | 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h35 | 2:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 540+ ICE 680+ RJX 260+ S 7 | 5:19 AM Vienna Airport | 10h13 | 3:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX19938+ EC 212+ ICE 880 | 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 2:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 407+ ICE 680 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h53 | 3:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
CJX 9 · RJX 260+ ICE 680+ S 7 | 5:49 AM Vienna Airport | 9h43 | 3:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 540+ ICE 680+ RJX 260 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h35 | 3:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262+ ICE 588+ RJ 754 | Delayed 6:28 AM 8:02 AMVienna 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 | |
ICE 588+ RJX 262 | Delayed 11:10 AM 8:28 AMVienna Hbf | 9h04 | 5:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ EC 1216+ ICE 786 | On time 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 9h58 | 6:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 118 · ICE 786+ DB S3 · RJX19952 | Delayed 10:00 AM 9:02 AMVienna Airport | 9h30 | 6:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 1216 · ICE 786 | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h19 | 6:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1216+ ICE 786 | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h19 | 6:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · S3 · ICE 786 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 6:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 118 · ICE 786+ DB S3 · RJX19912 | Delayed 10:00 AM 9:28 AMVienna Hbf | 9h04 | 6:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 60+ ICE 1284+ RJ 752 | Delayed 8:28 AM 10:02 AMVienna Airport | 9h17 | 7:19 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 9h58 | 8:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784+ RJX19976 | Delayed 12:04 PM 11:02 AMVienna Airport | 9h30 | 8:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h19 | 8:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h19 | 8:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 8:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784+ RJX19976 | Delayed 12:04 PM 11:28 AMVienna Hbf | 9h04 | 8:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 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 | |
ICE 584+ RJX 62+ RJ 750 | Delayed 3:10 PM 12:02 PMVienna 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 | |
ICE 584+ RJX 62 | Delayed 3:10 PM 12:28 PMVienna Hbf | 9h04 | 9:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644+ ICE 782+ EC 114 | On time 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 9h58 | 10:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 782+ EC 114+ RJX19956 | Delayed 4:11 PM 1:02 PMVienna Airport | 9h30 | 10:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782 | On time 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h04 | 10:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 582 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h23 | 11:51 PM Hanover Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 520 · ICE 1272 | On time 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 12h40 | 3:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 16340 · ICE 1540 | On time 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 11h29 | 2:42 AM Hanover Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 187 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 16340 | On time 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 11h14 | 2:42 AM Hanover Hbf | 4 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 $48 (€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 $48 (€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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Best time to book 77 days |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum with strong German 20th-century collections and lakeside architecture at Maschsee.
State museum known for art, archaeology, natural history, and a respected regional collection in a grand historic building.
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Baroque gardens and landscaped park ensemble, one of Hanover’s signature attractions and especially photogenic in warmer months.
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.
A classic Lower Saxony winter dish of stewed kale served with smoked Bregenwurst sausage and often potatoes. It is one of the region’s most traditional hearty meals.
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Roast heathland lamb from nearby Lüneburg Heath, valued for its lean, aromatic meat. It reflects the regional cuisine of Lower Saxony around Hanover.
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Well-known long-running restaurant offering upscale German and seasonal cuisine in a polished but welcoming setting.
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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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