How to get from Hanover to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Hanover to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 154 miles (249 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $11 - $17 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $11 (€10) • 5 h | |
Fastest mode | Train • $17 (€15) • 2 h 50 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 154 miles (249 km) by bus or train from Hanover to Berlin. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 50 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $11 (€10). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Hanover to Berlin.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $16 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Hanover to Berlin. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 travel options to Berlin from Hanover. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Hanover and Berlin is a bus with an average price of $11 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Berlin:
Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $17 (€15) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Berlin from Hanover is by train, which takes on average 2 h 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Berlin by bus takes 5 h on average.
You should expect to travel around 154 miles (249 km) between Hanover and Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Berlin is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Hanover and Berlin as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Hanover to Berlin:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Hanover to Berlin with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Berlin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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