How to travel from Hamburg to Hanover

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 83 miles (135 km)

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$16

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2h 47m

Average total duration

2h 17m

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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
03:30PM2h05
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
05:35PMHanover Central Station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15PM2h00
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
10:15PMHanover Central Station
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1285
09:32AM1h05
Hamburg Harburg
10:37AMHanover Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1687
09:28PM1h25
Hamburg Hbf
10:53PMHanover Hbf
$251One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 585
09:13AM1h10
Hamburg Harburg
10:23AMHanover Hbf
$501One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 79
08:29PM1h22
Hamburg Hbf
09:51PMHanover Hbf
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:30PM2h05
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
06:35PMHanover Central Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:45PM2h00
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:45PMHanover Central Station
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:10PM2h00
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
12:10AMHanover Central Station
$111One-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.

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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 train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Hanover costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Hanover is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 13m.

The distance from Hamburg to Hanover is approximately 83 miles (135 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Hanover is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Hanover as scheduled services by train and bus 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hanover by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Metronom, FlixTrain, ELBE-WESER GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Hanover by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Hanover with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Metronom, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Hanover often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Munich. 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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