How to travel from Zurich to Hanover

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Hanover, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Switzerland enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Hanover from Zurich?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Hanover, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Zurich to Hanover.

Return travel to Zurich, Switzerland from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Switzerland from Germany?

Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Switzerland from Germany?

Requirements for reentering Switzerland:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Switzerland?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Switzerland to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The above information about your return travel to Zurich, Switzerland was last verified on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Zurich from Hanover.

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Hanover: bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Hanover from Zurich is by taking a flight, which costs on average $5 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Hanover:

Taking a flight is about $29 (€26) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30) for this journey.

Taking a flight is usually $61 (€54) less than taking a ferry to Hanover, which costs on average $66 (€58) for the same trip.

A flight is generally $15 (€13) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $19 (€17) from Zurich to Hanover.

The fastest way from Zurich to Hanover is by train with an average journey time of 10 h.

There are alternative travel options to Hanover that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 11 h 25 min   on average.

In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Hanover by flight can take on average 11 h 40 min.

The distance from Zurich to Hanover is approximately 348 miles (562 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Hanover is:

• 1 bus a day.
• 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Hanover from Zurich as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Hanover:

• Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Zurich to Hanover depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) to Hanover.
• Most travelers catch their flight from Zurich Airport and arrive in Langenhagen Airport.
• Most travelers catch their train from Zürich HB and arrive in Hannover Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Hanover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Hanover. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Zurich to Hanover tickets on Omio for $34 (€30).

Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Hanover with the following travel companies:

• You can find 5 direct trains per day to Hanover with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | ICE.

Direct services to Hanover tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

When planning your trip from Zurich to Hanover, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $34 (€30) one way.
• Ferry tickets cost on average $66 (€58) one way.
• Plane tickets cost $5 (€4) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $19 (€17) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Zurich to Hanover online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.