The average train between Zurich and Hanover takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 hours between Zurich and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Hanover at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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 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 51m.
Zurich to Hanover train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Hanover train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Hanover train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Trenitalia EuroCity 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 Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 5m.