The average train between Hanover and Stade takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover to Stade. 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 Stade. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Stade at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Stade. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Stade station via Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Hanover to Stade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Stade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Stade station.
The distance between Hanover and Stade is 137.1 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Stade via Hamburg-Harburg in around 3h 2m.