- Must visit
Landesmuseum Hannover
One of Germany's leading art museums, spanning medieval works to modern masters. A major stop for painting, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
CHF44
Average price
CHF80
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Würzburg to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Würzburg to Hanover will cost around CHF80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF44.
Of the 12 trains that leave Würzburg for Hanover on Thu, Aug 06, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.
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ICE 786Trains from Würzburg to Hanover run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF28 but you can travel from only CHF18 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Würzburg to Hanover trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 880 | Delayed 10:45 AM 12:30 PMWürzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 12:38 PM 12:38 PMHanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 680 | Delayed 11:31 AM 1:28 PMWürzburg Hbf | 2h04 | 3:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 788 | On time 2:30 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 4:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 588 | On time 3:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h04 | 5:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 786 | On time 4:30 PM Würzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 6:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 888 | On time 6:28 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h04 | 8:32 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 686 | On time 7:27 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h05 | 9:32 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 886 | On time 8:28 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h04 | 10:32 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 684 | On time 9:28 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h04 | 11:32 AM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 882 | On time 10:30 AM Würzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 12:32 PM Hanover Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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One of Germany's leading art museums, spanning medieval works to modern masters. A major stop for painting, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions.
Excellent museum for modern and contemporary art with strong temporary shows. Worth visiting for its focused collection and striking architecture.
Museum in Hanover's old mint building covering local history from the Middle Ages onward. A useful introduction to the city's development.
Baroque garden ensemble with fountains, hedges, and formal design. Hanover's signature outdoor attraction and one of Europe's finest historic gardens.
Large urban lake with walking and cycling routes, boat rentals, and broad water views. A local favorite for recreation in all seasons.
Historic old town quarter with half-timbered buildings, churches, and lanes. Best area for experiencing Hanover's rebuilt medieval character.
A coarse pork sausage from Lower Saxony, traditionally served with kale or potatoes. It is a regional winter favorite in Hanover and nearby areas.
Hearty braised kale, often cooked with onions and sausage. A classic cold-season dish across Hanover and Lower Saxony with strong local roots.
A baked sheet cake topped with plums and streusel. It is a beloved northern German home-style cake often enjoyed in Hanover with afternoon coffee.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in central Hanover, known for refined modern cuisine, polished service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Established fine-dining restaurant in Hanover with seasonal menus, elegant plating, and a calm upscale atmosphere.
Historic traditional restaurant by the old town market hall, serving classic Lower Saxon dishes and local beer in a rustic setting.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, but central stays and trade fair periods raise prices.
Service is included, but rounding up is standard. Tip restaurants about 5-10%, taxis by rounding up, and cafes by leaving small change.
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Hanover Hbf -> Kröpcke, Hanover
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Würzburg 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.

Most Würzburg to Hanover trains use the Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Würzburg and Hanover train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Würzburg Hbf is 1 km from Würzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Würzburg 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: McDonald's, Anatolia Kebap Haus, Schönborn, Cafe am Dom
Wi-Fi is available at Würzburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Würzburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Würzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Würzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Würzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Schönleber, Hotel Amberger, Pension Siegel, Dorint Hotel Würzburg.
Würzburg Süd 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: Casa, Bei Peppino, Karthäuser
Wi-Fi is available at Würzburg Süd. ATMs are available at Würzburg Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Würzburg Süd. Information desks are available at Würzburg Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Würzburg Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Würzburg Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Würzburg Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Würzburg Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Amberger, Dorint Hotel Würzburg, Till Eulenspiegel, Franziskaner.
Würzburg-Zell is 4 km from Würzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Würzburg-Zell 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: AN20 Lounge, Gasthaus Rose
Wi-Fi is available at Würzburg-Zell. ATMs are available at Würzburg-Zell.
Ticket office support is available at Würzburg-Zell. Information desks are available at Würzburg-Zell.
Luggage storage is available at Würzburg-Zell. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Würzburg-Zell: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Würzburg-Zell: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Würzburg-Zell.
Nearby hotels include Gasthaus Rose.
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.
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