How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Hanover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $120.

Distance: 162 miles (261 km)

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Flight

$71

Average price

$41

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$157

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4h 14m

Average total duration

3h 44m

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30m

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5h 3m

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4h 33m

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3h 51m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Lufthansa

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from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
10:30AM9h11
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
07:41PMHanover Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:00PM7h20
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
05:20AMHanover Central Station
$511One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH48
08:40AM0h55
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:35AMHannover Airport
$2481One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnS8 · 4510 · ICE 682
10:00AM3h32
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
01:32PMHanover Hbf
$771One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:50AM9h51
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
07:41PMHanover Hbf
$571One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 774
08:46AM2h19
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
11:05AMHanover Hbf
$1081One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:40PM8h20
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
09:00PMHanover Central Station
$551One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:20PM8h50
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
10:10PMHanover Central Station
$551One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
03:10AM8h32
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
11:42AMHanover Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH52
01:15PM0h55
Frankfurt am Main Airport
02:10PMHannover Airport
$2481One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH54
05:15PM0h55
Frankfurt am Main Airport
06:10PMHannover Airport
$2481One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH58
10:05PM0h55
Frankfurt am Main Airport
11:00PMHannover Airport
$2481One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Hanover.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Hanover including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $101 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover costing on average $120 (€97).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 14m.

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover is approximately 162 miles (261 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Hanover:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Hanover by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hanover by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Hanover by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hanover and these popular destinations at a great price.
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