How to get from Basel to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Basel to Hanover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 345 miles (556 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $39 - $69 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $39 (€35) • 10 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $69 (€62) • 6 h 18 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 345 miles (556 km) by bus or train from Basel to Hanover. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 6 h 18 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $39 (€35). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Basel to Hanover.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $29 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Basel to Hanover. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel from Basel to Hanover: Economy and Business.
There are 2 travel options from Basel to Hanover: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Hanover from Basel is by taking a bus, which costs on average $39 (€35).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Basel to Hanover:
Taking a bus costs $30 (€27) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $69 (€62).
The fastest way to get to Hanover from Basel is by train with an average travel time of 6 h 18 min.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes 10 h 10 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 345 miles (556 km) between Basel and Hanover.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Hanover is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Hanover from Basel as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Hanover:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Hanover with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Hanover tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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