The average train between Hanover and Hesse takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover to Hesse. 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 hourly between Hanover and Hesse. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Hesse at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Hesse. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Hesse station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Hanover to Hesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Hesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Hanover to Hesse train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Hesse is 202 km. The road distance is 337 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €60–170 and the journey takes 2h 21m.