The average train between Hanover and Rome takes 20h 51m and the fastest train takes 15h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Rome. 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 Rome. 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 Rome at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 20h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Hanover to Rome? 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 Rome. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Rome station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.
Hanover to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Hanover to Rome train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Hanover and Rome is 1,182.6 km. The road distance is 1,575 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Roma Termini via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 39m.