The average train between Leiden and Hanover takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 every 4 hours between Leiden and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Hanover at 2:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Hanover? 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 Leiden to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Hanover station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Leiden to Hanover train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans station.
Leiden to Hanover train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leiden to Hanover train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leiden and Hanover is 357.3 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 5h 32m.