How to travel from Munich to Hanover

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Hanover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $203.

Distance: 303 miles (489 km)

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Driving

$106

Average price

$54

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Cheapest

$203

Average price

$108

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 14m

Average total duration

4h 44m

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30m

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8h 33m

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8h 3m

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3h 25m

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1h 25m

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2h 0m

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6h 58m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

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Lufthansa

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

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $54 (€44).

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

A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Hanover costing on average $106 (€86).

A bus is $150 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Hanover costing on average $203 (€165).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Hanover is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 14m.

Bus takes on average 8h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Hanover including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Munich to Hanover among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 14m faster (4h 44m by train vs 6h 58m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($106 (€86) vs $108 (€88)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Munich to Hanover

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 582
    7:13 PM4h38
    Munich Hbf
    11:51 PMHanover Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 582
    7:13 PM4h38
    Munich Hbf
    11:51 PMHanover Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2102
    6:10 PM1h10
    Munich Airport
    7:20 PMHannover Airport
    $2941One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 782
    6:11 PM4h21
    Munich Hbf
    10:32 PMHanover Hbf
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 584
    5:10 PM4h22
    Munich Hbf
    9:32 PMHanover Hbf
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 784
    4:06 PM4h26
    Munich Hbf
    8:32 PMHanover Hbf
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM12h25
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    4:40 AMHanover Central Station
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM10h35
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    10:00 AMHanover Central Station
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:45 AM12h55
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    5:40 PMHanover Central Station
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW7175
    8:45 PM1h20
    Munich Airport
    10:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $2361One-way
    0 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7173
    4:30 PM1h20
    Munich Airport
    5:50 PMHamburg Airport
    $2751One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4076
    9:45 PM1h10
    Munich Airport
    10:55 PMHannover Airport
    $2941One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Hanover.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Hanover including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Hanover is a bus with an average price of $54 (€44).

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

A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Hanover costing on average $106 (€86).

A bus is $150 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Hanover costing on average $203 (€165).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Hanover is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 14m.

Bus takes on average 8h 33m.

The distance from Munich to Hanover is approximately 303 miles (489 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Hanover is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Hanover:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Hanover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Hanover by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hanover by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Sas Airways, Cityjet to go to Hanover by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Hanover with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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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