The average train between Hanover and Aachen takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover to Aachen. 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 Hanover and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Aachen at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Aachen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Hanover to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Hanover to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Aachen is 308.2 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Aachen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 3h 49m.