The average train between Hanover and Chester takes 12h 28m and the fastest train takes 10h 19m. 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 2:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 29m • 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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Chester station via Köln Hbf station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
Hanover to Chester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.
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The distance between Hanover and Chester is 852.9 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 32m.