The average train between Varel and Hanover takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Varel 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 2 hours between Varel and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Varel is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Hanover at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Varel to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Varel station and arriving at Hanover station via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Varel to Hanover train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Varel Bahnhof station.
Varel to Hanover train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Varel to Hanover train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Varel and Hanover is 156.4 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Varel Bahnhof to Hannover Hbf via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 2h 37m.