What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Hanover?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Hanover is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Hanover?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Hanover is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Hanover?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Hanover central bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Hanover?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Hannover Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Hanover?

The distance between Basel and Hanover is 662 km. The road distance is 658.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Hanover without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Hanover without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €120 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Hanover?

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Hannover Hbf takes 5h 9m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hanover bus from?

Basel to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hanover train from?

Basel to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Hanover?

The best way to get from Basel to Hanover is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €390 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Hanover bus arrive?

Basel to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Hanover train arrive?

Basel to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Hanover?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Hanover is 658 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Basel to Hanover.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Hanover?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Hanover?

Book your Basel to Hanover bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hanover?

There are 343+ hotels available in Hanover.

Basel to Hanover - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Hanover by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Hannover Hbftrain 20N / ...
5h 9m
€120–290
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Hannover Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 3m
€40–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Hanoverbus
9h 28m
€97–165
Drive 658.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Hanovercar 658.4 km
5h 24m
€114–164
Car train
1. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
8h 30m
€97–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hanover central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
10h
€45–80
Fly Basel to Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BSL - HAJ
6h 18m
€123–384
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
5h 26m
€155–421
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
5h 13m
€155–299
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
6h 29m
€86–303
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
6h 39m
€177–466
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
7h 38m
€138–420

Basel to Hanover by train

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 661.8 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Hanover, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Hannover Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €120–290 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Hanover central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 10h.

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