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The average train between Hanover and Varel takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover to Varel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 26m
Duration
196 km
Distance
€65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain train 56 / ...
2h 26m
€55–133

Hanover to Varel train times

Trains run hourly between Hanover and Varel. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Varel at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 14m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 38m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 13m • 1 change

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 38m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 13m • 1 change

  •  → 

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 38m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 196.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Varel, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route every 3 hours.

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