The average train between Hanover and Chester takes 11h 58m and the fastest train takes 9h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Chester. 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 4 times a day between Hanover and Chester. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 3:31 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Chester station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
Hanover to Chester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Chester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Hanover to Chester train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hanover and Chester is 852.9 km. The road distance is 1,173 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Chester via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 31m.