The average train between Rotterdam and Hanover takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Rotterdam 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 5 times a week between Rotterdam and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Hanover at 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 41m • 1 change

4h 26m • 1 change

4h 26m • 1 change

4h 26m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Hanover station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Rotterdam to Hanover train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Hanover train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Rotterdam to Hanover train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Hanover is 361.9 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 35m.