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Compare bus and train for Hanover to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Berlin:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Berlin costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Berlin
How to get from Hanover to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:20 AM3h25Hanover Central Station2:45 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:10 AM3h15Hanover Central Station8:25 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain11:44 AM1h26Hanover Hbf1:10 PMBerlin Spandau$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain11:44 AM1h36Hanover Hbf1:20 PMBerlin Hbf$551One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain11:44 AM1h47Hanover Hbf1:31 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$551One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain7:44 PM1h26Hanover Hbf9:10 PMBerlin Spandau$491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 AM3h50Hanover Central Station3:10 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:45 PM3h20Hanover Central Station5:05 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:45 PM3h50Hanover Central Station5:35 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Berlin:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Berlin costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Berlin as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, enno to go to Berlin by train.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 11 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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