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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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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$461 Average price | $55 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Hanover
How to get from Leipzig to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Hanover is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 24345:46 AM2h37Leipzig Hbf8:23 AMHanover Hbf$81One-way0 transfers
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IC 24345:46 AM2h37Leipzig Hbf8:23 AMHanover Hbf$81One-way0 transfers
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IC 24345:46 AM2h37Leipzig Hbf8:23 AMHanover Hbf$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 20446:40 AM2h43Leipzig Hbf9:23 AMHanover Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain11:04 AM3h16Leipzig Hbf2:20 PMHanover Hbf$321One-way0 transfers
ICE 1748 · ICE 766:57 AM3h08Leipzig Hbf10:05 AMHanover Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:20 AM4h15Leipzig, Hbf11:35 AMHanover Central Station$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 PM3h35Leipzig, Hbf7:55 PMHanover Central Station$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:55 PM3h50Leipzig, Hbf1:45 AMHanover Central Station$231One-way0 transfers
LH157 · LH486:50 PM3h50Leipzig/Halle Airport10:40 PMHannover Airport$5161One-way1 transfer
LH159 · LH426:10 AM4h05Leipzig/Halle Airport10:15 AMHannover Airport$5161One-way1 transfer
LH108 · LH2100+
LH15310:30 AM6h05Leipzig/Halle Airport4:35 PMHannover Airport$5321One-way2 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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