The average train between Heidelberg and Hanover takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Hanover. 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 Heidelberg and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Hanover at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Hanover station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Heidelberg to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Hanover is 337.5 km. The road distance is 430 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–190 and the journey takes 3h 2m.