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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $339.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$339 Average price | $94 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Heidelberg to Hanover:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Hanover costing on average $94 (€78).
A bus is $292 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Hanover costing on average $339 (€280).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 8m.
You'll arrive about 44m sooner (3h 55m by train vs 4h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $94 (€78) compared to roughly $76 (€63) 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 Heidelberg to Hanover
How to get from Heidelberg to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Hanover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:35 PM6h05Heidelberg2:40 AMHanover$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:35 PM6h05Heidelberg2:40 AMHanover$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:35 PM6h05Heidelberg2:40 AMHanover$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:35 PM6h05Heidelberg3:40 AMHanover$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Hanover:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Hanover costing on average $94 (€78).
A bus is $292 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Hanover costing on average $339 (€280).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 8m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Hanover as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hanover by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanover by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Hanover by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
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