How to travel from Hamburg to Hanover

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Compare bus and train for Hamburg to Hanover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 83 miles (135 km)

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Driving

$38

Average price

$15

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Cheapest

$28

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1h 55m

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1h 25m

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30m

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2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

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2h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $15 (€13).

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

A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Hanover costing on average $38 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Hanover is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hamburg and Hanover including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg 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 35m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 2h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $38 (€32) compared to roughly $28 (€23) 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 Hamburg to Hanover

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 AM2h50
    Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    8:20 AMHanover Central Station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 AM2h50
    Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    8:20 AMHanover Central Station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 75
    2:38 PM1h12
    Hamburg Harburg
    3:50 PMHanover Hbf
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 9
    4:29 PM1h20
    Hamburg Hbf
    5:49 PMHanover Hbf
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1535
    5:21 PM1h22
    Hamburg Harburg
    6:43 PMHanover Hbf
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 683
    5:01 PM1h22
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:23 PMHanover Hbf
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 PM2h50
    Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    5:35 PMHanover Central Station
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:10 PM2h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:10 AMHanover Central Station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM2h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:45 PMHanover Central Station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Hamburg to Hanover

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hamburg to Hanover, 63,95% 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 Hamburg 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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Hamburg to Hanover. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Hanover.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Hanover including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $15 (€13).

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

A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Hanover costing on average $38 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Hanover is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 43m.

The distance from Hamburg to Hanover is approximately 83 miles (135 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Hanover is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Hanover:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Hanover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom to go to Hanover by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanover by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Hanover with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, metronom.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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