The average train between Leeuwarden and Hanover takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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 twice daily between Leeuwarden and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Hanover at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Groningen and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 18m • 2 changes

4h 53m • 2 changes

4h 27m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station via Groningen station and Leer(Ostfriesl) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Leeuwarden to Hanover train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Leeuwarden and Hanover is 279.6 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Groningen and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 25m.