The average train between Mainz and Hanover takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 Mainz and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Hanover at 3:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Hanover station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Mainz to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Mainz to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Hanover is 284 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 17m.