How to travel from Düsseldorf to Hanover

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Hanover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a flight costs an average of $511.

Distance: 149 miles (240 km)

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$55

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$22

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$511

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$51

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3h 26m

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2h 56m

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5h 12m

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4h 42m

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4h 2m

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3h 17m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Hanover:

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Hanover costing on average $55 (€46).

A bus is $489 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Hanover costing on average $511 (€426).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Hanover is by train with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 2m.

Bus takes on average 5h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Hanover including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Hanover among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 21m sooner (2h 56m by train vs 3h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $55 (€46) compared to roughly $51 (€43) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Düsseldorf to Hanover

How to get from Düsseldorf to Hanover by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Hanover is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:39 PM3h02
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:41 PMHanover Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:39 PM3h02
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:41 PMHanover Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 953
    3:53 PM2h35
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:28 PMHanover Hbf
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:38 PM3h03
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    7:41 PMHanover Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 912 · IC 2349
    8:55 PM3h25
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:20 AMHanover Hbf
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 528 · 89739+WestfalenBahn89863+Deutsche BahnS1
    9:40 PM4h19
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:59 AMHanover Hbf
    $221One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 PM5h25
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:35 PMHanover Central Station
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 PM3h55
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:15 AMHanover Central Station
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:40 PM4h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    10:10 PMHanover Central Station
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2019+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4076
    5:30 PM5h25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:55 PMHannover Airport
    $4731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4055 · LH4076
    7:40 PM3h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:55 PMHannover Airport
    $8071One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2035+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4072
    7:30 AM4h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:25 PMHannover Airport
    $8241One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Hanover

Travel to Hanover easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Hanover.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Hanover including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Hanover:

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Hanover costing on average $55 (€46).

A bus is $489 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Hanover costing on average $511 (€426).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Hanover is by train with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 2m.

Bus takes on average 5h 12m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Hanover is approximately 149 miles (240 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Hanover is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Hanover as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Hanover:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Hanover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hanover by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanover by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Hanover by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Hanover with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Hanover often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hanover and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hanover to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Hanover's key attractions, museums, and gardens, spending 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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