How to travel from Leipzig to Hanover

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leipzig to Hanover

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $461.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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$461

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$55

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$23

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$48

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4h 28m

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2h 28m

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3h 21m

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2h 51m

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4h 38m

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The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Hanover costing on average $55 (€46).

A bus is $439 (€361) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Hanover costing on average $461 (€380).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Hanover is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 28m.

Bus takes on average 4h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Leipzig and Hanover including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Leipzig to Hanover among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 32m sooner (2h 28m by flight vs 3h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $461 (€380) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Leipzig to Hanover

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

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train

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2434
    5:46 AM2h37
    Leipzig Hbf
    8:23 AMHanover Hbf
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2434
    5:46 AM2h37
    Leipzig Hbf
    8:23 AMHanover Hbf
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2434
    5:46 AM2h37
    Leipzig Hbf
    8:23 AMHanover Hbf
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2044
    6:40 AM2h43
    Leipzig Hbf
    9:23 AMHanover Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:04 AM3h16
    Leipzig Hbf
    2:20 PMHanover Hbf
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1748 · ICE 76
    6:57 AM3h08
    Leipzig Hbf
    10:05 AMHanover Hbf
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM4h15
    Leipzig, Hbf
    11:35 AMHanover Central Station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 PM3h35
    Leipzig, Hbf
    7:55 PMHanover Central Station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 PM3h50
    Leipzig, Hbf
    1:45 AMHanover Central Station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH157 · LH48
    6:50 PM3h50
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    10:40 PMHannover Airport
    $5161One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH159 · LH42
    6:10 AM4h05
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    10:15 AMHannover Airport
    $5161One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH108 · LH2100+Air DolomitiLH153
    10:30 AM6h05
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    4:35 PMHannover Airport
    $5321One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Hanover

Travel to Hanover 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 Leipzig to Hanover.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Leipzig and Hanover including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Hanover costing on average $55 (€46).

A bus is $439 (€361) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Hanover costing on average $461 (€380).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Hanover is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 28m.

Bus takes on average 4h 38m.

The distance from Leipzig to Hanover is approximately 132 miles (214 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Hanover is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Hanover 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 Leipzig to Hanover:
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Hanover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Hanover by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanover by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hanover by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Hanover with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Hanover often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hanover and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hanover to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Hanover's key attractions, museums, and gardens, spending 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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