The average train between Zurich and Hanover takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich 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 Zurich and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Hanover at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Hanover station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Zurich to Hanover train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Hanover train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Hanover train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Hanover is 562.8 km. The road distance is 754 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 7h 45m.