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Compare train and bus for Osnabrück to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Osnabrück to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Osnabrück to Hanover
Compare the available ways to get from Osnabrück to Hanover, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Osnabrück to Hanover:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osnabrück to Hanover costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 1h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $26 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 Osnabrück to Hanover
How to get from Osnabrück to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Osnabrück to Hanover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:20 PM 1h45 Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof 8:05 PM Hanover Central Station $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:20 PM 1h45 Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof 8:05 PM Hanover Central Station $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 14310:54 AM 1h07 Osnabrück Hbf 12:01 PM Hanover Hbf $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
957779:17 AM 1h34 Osnabrück Hbf 10:51 AM Hanover Hbf $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
9577911:17 AM 1h34 Osnabrück Hbf 12:51 PM Hanover Hbf $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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958258:08 AM 1h41 Osnabrück Hbf 9:49 AM Hanover Hbf $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Osnabrück to Hanover:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osnabrück to Hanover costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Osnabrück and Hanover as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Osnabrück Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn, FlixTrain to go to Hanover by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanover by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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