The average train between Hanover and Poitiers takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 10h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Poitiers. 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 Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover to Poitiers? 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 Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Poitiers station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Hanover to Poitiers train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Poitiers train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Hanover to Poitiers train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Poitiers is 933.7 km. The road distance is 1,150 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Poitiers via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 54m.