How to travel from Leipzig to Hanover

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leipzig to Hanover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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€39

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€16

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€39

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 15m

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2h 45m

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3h 54m

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3h 24m

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The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Hanover is a bus with an average price of €16.

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

A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Hanover costing on average €39.

A bus is €282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Hanover costing on average €298.

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Hanover is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

Flight takes on average 5h 14m.

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 train as it is the most popular way to get from Leipzig to Hanover among Omio's users.

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from Leipzig to Hanover

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM4h15
    Leipzig, Hbf
    11:35 AMHanover Central Station
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM4h15
    Leipzig, Hbf
    11:35 AMHanover Central Station
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2434
    5:46 AM2h37
    Leipzig Hbf
    8:23 AMHanover Hbf
    231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2238 · IC 2432
    7:42 AM2h43
    Leipzig Hbf
    10:25 AMHanover Hbf
    251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2430
    9:42 AM2h41
    Leipzig Hbf
    12:23 PMHanover Hbf
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2038
    11:42 AM2h41
    Leipzig Hbf
    2:23 PMHanover Hbf
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 PM3h50
    Leipzig, Hbf
    1:45 AMHanover Central Station
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 PM3h35
    Leipzig, Hbf
    7:55 PMHanover Central Station
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 PM3h55
    Leipzig, Hbf
    11:50 PMHanover Central Station
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH159 · LH42
    6:20 AM3h50
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    10:10 AMHannover Airport
    3951One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH157 · LH48
    6:40 PM4h20
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    11:00 PMHannover Airport
    3951One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH108 · LH2102+Air DolomitiLH153
    10:20 AM9h00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    7:20 PMHannover Airport
    6351One-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.

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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 €16.

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

A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Hanover costing on average €39.

A bus is €282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Hanover costing on average €298.

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Hanover is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

Flight takes on average 5h 14m.

The distance from Leipzig to Hanover is approximately 132 miles (214 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Hanover is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hanover by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hanover by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Hanover with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Hanover often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Hamburg, 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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