How to travel from Salzburg to Hanover

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Hanover

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, while a flight costs an average of €556.

Distance: 347 miles (560 km)

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Driving

€556

Average price

€77

Average price

€61

Average price

Cheapest

€119

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 16m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 55m

Average total duration

6h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

13h 5m

Average total duration

12h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 23m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Hanover is a bus with an average price of €61.

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

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Hanover costing on average €77.

A bus is €495 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Hanover costing on average €556.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Hanover is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 55m.

Bus takes on average 13h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Hanover including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Hanover among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 7m sooner (2h 16m by flight vs 7h 23m by car). Tickets start at around €556 compared to roughly €119 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Salzburg to Hanover

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:20 PM16h21
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    3:41 PMHanover Hbf
    371One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:20 PM16h21
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    3:41 PMHanover Hbf
    371One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW4344
    5:45 PM1h15
    Salzburg Airport
    7:00 PMHamburg Airport
    1001One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Bayerische Regiobahn79012+Deutsche BahnICE 682
    6:46 AM6h46
    Salzburg Hbf
    1:32 PMHanover Hbf
    891One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnEC 212 · ICE 880
    8:00 AM6h32
    Salzburg Hbf
    2:32 PMHanover Hbf
    901One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 260 · ICE 680
    9:00 AM6h32
    Salzburg Hbf
    3:32 PMHanover Hbf
    901One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 PM12h25
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    5:20 AMHanover Central Station
    371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 AM17h25
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    5:40 PMHanover Central Station
    371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:20 PM17h21
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    11:41 AMHanover Hbf
    381One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsOS8737
    5:45 PM1h15
    Salzburg Airport
    7:00 PMHamburg Airport
    2381One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1105 · LH26
    2:20 PM3h45
    Salzburg Airport
    6:05 PMHamburg Airport
    2711One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1109 · LH10
    6:00 AM4h05
    Salzburg Airport
    10:05 AMHamburg Airport
    2711One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Hanover.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Hanover including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Hanover is a bus with an average price of €61.

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

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Hanover costing on average €77.

A bus is €495 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Hanover costing on average €556.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Hanover is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 55m.

Bus takes on average 13h 5m.

The distance from Salzburg to Hanover is approximately 347 miles (560 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Hanover is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Hanover:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Hanover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Hanover by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, GetJet Airlines, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Hanover by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanover by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Hanover with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 1 direct flights per day with GetJet Airlines, Eurowings.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg 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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