The average train between Dover and Hanover takes 17h 12m and the fastest train takes 9h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 twice daily between Dover and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Hanover at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 17h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



13h 40m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



18h 59m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



21h 40m • 3 changes



11h 42m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



20h 40m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



18h 40m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



19h 7m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



21h 40m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Dover to Hanover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Hanover station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
Dover to Hanover train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Hanover train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dover to Hanover train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dover and Hanover is 595.6 km. The road distance is 1,009 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 50m.