The average train between Darmstadt and Hanover takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Darmstadt to Hanover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Darmstadt and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Hanover at 3:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt station and arriving at Hanover station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Darmstadt to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Darmstadt to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Darmstadt to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Darmstadt and Hanover is 287.9 km. The road distance is 363 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–190 and the journey takes 2h 19m.