The average train between Hanover and Bristol takes 15h 54m and the fastest train takes 12h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Bristol. 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 Hanover and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Bristol at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 15h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Bristol station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.
Hanover to Bristol train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Bristol train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Hanover to Bristol train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Bristol is 850.8 km. The road distance is 1,467 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bristol Temple Meads via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 12h 2m.