How to travel from Hanover to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 149 miles (240 km)

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$21

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$52

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3h 31m

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4h 14m

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3h 44m

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3h 23m

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The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $0.20 (€0.16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Düsseldorf costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $310 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Düsseldorf costing on average $330 (€268).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 14m.

Flight takes on average 5h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hanover and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 22m faster (3h 1m by train vs 3h 23m by car) and roughly $31 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 (€17) vs $52 (€42)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Hanover to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 PM5h30
    Hanover Central Station
    6:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 PM5h30
    Hanover Central Station
    6:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 946
    7:31 AM2h37
    Hanover Hbf
    10:08 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:23 AM2h51
    Hanover Hbf
    1:14 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:23 PM3h02
    Hanover Hbf
    9:25 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1540
    2:46 AM3h01
    Hanover Hbf
    5:47 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 AM4h40
    Hanover Central Station
    7:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hanover to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hanover and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $0.20 (€0.16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Düsseldorf costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $310 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Düsseldorf costing on average $330 (€268).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 14m.

Flight takes on average 5h 58m.

The distance from Hanover to Düsseldorf is approximately 149 miles (240 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hanover to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hanover to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Hanover to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.
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