The average train between Hanover and Calais takes 14h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Calais. 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 3 times a day between Hanover and Calais. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 51m • 3 changes



8h 50m • 3 changes



7h 51m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



17h 15m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Calais. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Calais station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
Hanover to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Hanover to Calais train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Calais is 565.4 km. The road distance is 723 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 35m.