How to travel from Magdeburg to Hanover

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Compare train and bus for Magdeburg to Hanover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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Driving

$35

Average price

$15

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Cheapest

$27

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

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30m

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1h 52m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $13.

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

A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Hanover costing on average $24.

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Hanover is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Magdeburg and Hanover including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Magdeburg to Hanover among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Magdeburg to Hanover

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM1h46
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    1:45 AMHanover Central Station
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM1h46
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    1:45 AMHanover Central Station
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2430
    11:01 AM1h22
    Magdeburg Hbf
    12:23 PMHanover Hbf
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2432
    9:02 AM1h23
    Magdeburg Hbf
    10:25 AMHanover Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn80354 · ICE 942
    9:28 AM2h00
    Magdeburg Hbf
    11:28 AMHanover Hbf
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn16414+WestfalenBahn95768
    11:33 AM2h09
    Magdeburg Hbf
    1:42 PMHanover Hbf
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:40 AM1h50
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    2:30 AMHanover Central Station
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 AM1h55
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    11:35 AMHanover Central Station
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM2h30
    Magdeburg, ZOB
    9:30 AMHanover Central Station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg to Hanover.

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There are 2 options to travel between Magdeburg and Hanover including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $15.

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

A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Hanover costing on average $35.

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Hanover is by train with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 43m.

The distance from Magdeburg to Hanover is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Hanover is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Hanover as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Magdeburg to Hanover:
  • Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Magdeburg to Hanover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanover by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hanover by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Magdeburg to Hanover with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Magdeburg 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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