The average train between Hanover and Bruges takes 14h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Bruges. 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 Bruges. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 1:31 PM which arrives into Bruges at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Bruges station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
Hanover to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Hanover to Bruges train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Hanover and Bruges is 465.8 km. The road distance is 607 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bruges via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 35m.