The average train between Erfurt and Hanover takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Erfurt 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 Erfurt and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Hanover at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Hanover station via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Erfurt to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Erfurt to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Erfurt and Hanover is 178.8 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Hannover Hbf via Göttingen in around 2h 30m.