How to travel from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hanover to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. 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 $32, while a flight costs an average of $167.

Distance: 162 miles (261 km)

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$64

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$32

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$167

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3h 6m

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2h 36m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:23 AM7h37
    Hanover Hbf
    6:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:23 AM7h37
    Hanover Hbf
    6:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH41
    8:25 AM1h00
    Hannover Airport
    9:25 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 273
    1:48 AM3h51
    Hanover Hbf
    5:39 AMFrankfurt South station
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60471
    12:30 AM3h58
    Hanover Hbf
    4:28 AMFrankfurt South station
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 79
    9:54 PM3h06
    Hanover Hbf
    1:00 AMFrankfurt South station
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:15 PM5h20
    Hanover Central Station
    6:35 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:15 PM4h40
    Hanover Central Station
    5:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH49
    6:00 AM1h00
    Hannover Airport
    7:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH47
    7:00 PM1h00
    Hannover Airport
    8:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1811One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH43
    10:45 AM1h00
    Hannover Airport
    11:45 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1811One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main, 100,00% 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Hanover to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hanover and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $64 (€52).

A bus is $135 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $167 (€135).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 6m.

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 162 miles (261 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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