The average train between Dresden and Hanover takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Dresden 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 Dresden and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 2:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Hanover at 2:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Hanover station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Dresden to Hanover train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Hanover train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Hanover train tickets online with Österreichische Bundesbahnen and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dresden and Hanover is 312.5 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 3h 26m.