The average train between Hanover and Apolda takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover to Apolda. 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 Apolda. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Apolda at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Göttingen and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Apolda station via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Hanover to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Hanover to Apolda train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Hanover and Apolda is 193.5 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Apolda via Göttingen and Erfurt Hbf in around 3h 33m.