How to travel from Hanover to Berlin

Fri, May 08
+ Add return
Travel by bus, train with
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
FlixTrain
BlaBlaCar
enno
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
FlixTrain
BlaBlaCar
enno
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

$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

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Berlin is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hanover and Berlin including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover to Berlin among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Hanover to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:20 AM3h25
    Hanover Central Station
    2:45 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM3h15
    Hanover Central Station
    8:25 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:44 AM1h26
    Hanover Hbf
    1:10 PMBerlin Spandau
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:44 AM1h36
    Hanover Hbf
    1:20 PMBerlin Hbf
    $551One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:44 AM1h47
    Hanover Hbf
    1:31 PMBerlin Südkreuz station
    $551One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:44 PM1h26
    Hanover Hbf
    9:10 PMBerlin Spandau
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:20 AM3h50
    Hanover Central Station
    3:10 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM3h20
    Hanover Central Station
    5:05 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM3h50
    Hanover Central Station
    5:35 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Thu
May 07
Fri
May 08
Sat
May 09
Sun
May 10
Mon
May 11
Tue
May 12
Wed
May 13
Thu
May 14
Fri
May 15
Sat
May 16
Sun
May 17
Mon
May 18
Tue
May 19
Wed
May 20
Thu
May 21
Fri
May 22
Sat
May 23
Sun
May 24
Mon
May 25
Tue
May 26
Wed
May 27

How to get from Hanover to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hanover to Berlin, 76,40% 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 Hanover to Berlin 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 Hanover to Berlin. 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.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Hanover to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Hanover to Berlin.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hanover and Berlin including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Berlin is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

The distance from Hanover to Berlin is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Berlin is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hanover to Berlin:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, enno to go to Berlin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hanover to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Hanover to Berlin: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to BerlinHow to travel from Hanover to Berlin

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone