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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$106 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg 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 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).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Hanover
How to get from Munich to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Hanover is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 5827:13 PM4h38Munich Hbf11:51 PMHanover Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 5827:13 PM4h38Munich Hbf11:51 PMHanover Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH21026:10 PM1h10Munich Airport7:20 PMHannover Airport$2941One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 7826:11 PM4h21Munich Hbf10:32 PMHanover Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
ICE 5845:10 PM4h22Munich Hbf9:32 PMHanover Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
ICE 7844:06 PM4h26Munich Hbf8:32 PMHanover Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM12h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:40 AMHanover Central Station$421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM10h35München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz10:00 AMHanover Central Station$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 AM12h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)5:40 PMHanover Central Station$471One-way1 transfer
EW71758:45 PM1h20Munich Airport10:05 PMHamburg Airport$2361One-way0 transfers
EW71734:30 PM1h20Munich Airport5:50 PMHamburg Airport$2751One-way0 transfers
LH40769:45 PM1h10Munich Airport10:55 PMHannover Airport$2941One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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