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Compare train and bus for Hanover to Osnabrück
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Osnabrück:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Osnabrück costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Osnabrück
How to get from Hanover to Osnabrück by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Osnabrück is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:25 PM2h05Hanover Central Station8:30 PMOsnabrück, Hauptbahnhof$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:25 PM2h05Hanover Central Station8:30 PMOsnabrück, Hauptbahnhof$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 105210:56 AM1h08Hanover Hbf12:04 PMOsnabrück Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1489:56 AM1h08Hanover Hbf11:04 AMOsnabrück Hbf$321One-way0 transfers
957749:09 AM1h32Hanover Hbf10:41 AMOsnabrück Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
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9582610:09 AM1h39Hanover Hbf11:48 AMOsnabrück Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:40 AM1h50Hanover Central Station11:30 AMOsnabrück, Hauptbahnhof$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:35 PM1h50Hanover Central Station7:25 PMOsnabrück, Hauptbahnhof$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Osnabrück:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Osnabrück costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Osnabrück as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Osnabrück Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Osnabrück by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Osnabrück by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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