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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Hanover is to rideshare which costs €3 - €15 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Hanover is to car train which takes 57 min and costs €90 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Hanover?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Hanover central bus station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Hanover?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Hannover Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Hamburg to Hanover?

The distance between Hamburg and Hanover is 164 km. The road distance is 151.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Hanover without a car is to car train which takes 57 min and costs €90 - €110.

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

The car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf takes 57 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Hanover bus from?

Hamburg to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Hanover train from?

Hamburg to Hanover train services, operated by Urlaubs-Express (UEX), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Hanover?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Hanover is to bus which takes 2h and costs €8 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €60 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Hamburg to Hanover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg to Hanover train arrive?

Hamburg to Hanover train services, operated by Urlaubs-Express (UEX), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Hanover?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Hanover is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Hamburg to Hanover.

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

Book your Hamburg to Hanover train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Hanover?

There are 1390+ hotels available in Hanover.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Hanover?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamburg and Hanover. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hamburg to Hanover - 6 ways to travel via train, car train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Hamburg to Hanover by car train, bus, car, train, or rideshare

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

Car train
best
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain 1393
57 min
€90–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Hanoverrideshare 150.2 km
1h 55m
€3–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus stationbus 182 / ...
2h
€8–16
Drive 151.3 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Hanovercar 151.3 km
1h 30m
€21–31
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2h 2m
€10–60
Train via Buchholz(Nordheide)
1. Take the train from Buchholz(Nordheide) to Hannover Hbftrain Rb
3h 13m

Hamburg to Hanover by bus

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Distance: 163.6 km
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Hanover, Germany?

Urlaubs-Express (UEX) operates a vehicle from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €90–110 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €8–16 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus-eu also services this route every 4 hours.

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