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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $358.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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$99 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $358 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Mannheim to Hanover
Compare the available ways to get from Mannheim to Hanover, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Hanover:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Hanover costing on average $99.
A bus is $316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Hanover costing on average $358.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
You'll arrive about 1h 1m sooner (3h 25m by train vs 4h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $99 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Hanover
How to get from Mannheim to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Hanover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:25 AM 6h15 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 5:40 PM Hanover Central Station $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:25 AM 6h15 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 5:40 PM Hanover Central Station $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 77210:03 AM 3h02 Mannheim Hbf 1:05 PM Hanover Hbf $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 5764:03 PM 3h02 Mannheim Hbf 7:05 PM Hanover Hbf $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 7748:03 AM 3h02 Mannheim Hbf 11:05 AM Hanover Hbf $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
ECE 89:03 AM 3h02 Mannheim Hbf 12:05 PM Hanover Hbf $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Hanover:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Hanover costing on average $99.
A bus is $316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Hanover costing on average $358.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Hanover as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanover by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hanover by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, CitizenPlane to go to Hanover by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
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