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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $170 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.7 - 4.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $170, while a train costs an average of $594.
Distance: 1041 miles (1676 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$204 Average price | $170 Average price Cheapest | $594 Average price | $415 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 30h 46m Average total duration 30h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 13m Average total duration 27h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.0 - 10.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Madrid to Hanover:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Hanover costing on average $204 (€165).
A bus is $424 (€344) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Hanover costing on average $594 (€481).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 28h 13m.
Bus takes on average 30h 46m.
You'll arrive about 16h 34m sooner (3h 37m by flight vs 20h 11m by car) and save roughly $211 (€171) compared to fuel and tolls ($204 (€165) vs $415 (€337)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Hanover
How to get from Madrid to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Hanover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM31h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:50 PMHanover Central Station$1121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM31h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:50 PMHanover Central Station$1121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB7777:50 PM2h55Madrid Barajas Airport10:45 PMHamburg Airport$1751One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain10:35 PM37h06Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:41 AMHanover Hbf$1461One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM31h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:35 AMHanover Central Station$1491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:35 PM40h06Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:41 PMHanover Hbf$1571One-way2 transfers
LO432 · LO377+
ICE 317 · ICE 706:00 AM16h05Madrid Barajas Airport10:05 PMHanover Hbf$1561One-way3 transfers
SK582 · SK64712:50 PM10h00Madrid Barajas Airport10:50 PMHamburg Airport$1991One-way1 transfer
KL1502 · KL1821+
ICE 317 · ICE 7010:25 AM11h40Madrid Barajas Airport10:05 PMHanover Hbf$2001One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Hanover:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Hanover costing on average $204 (€165).
A bus is $424 (€344) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Hanover costing on average $594 (€481).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 28h 13m.
Bus takes on average 30h 46m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Hanover as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa to go to Hanover by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Hanover by train.
- Travel with KLM, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Pascan Aviation, Sas Airways, Helvetic Airways to go to Hanover by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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