There are 6 ways to get from Hanover to Ærø by train, ferry, night train, bus 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.
Recommended option
Train, ferry • 9h 41m
Cheapest option
Bus, ferry • 12h 22m
4 alternative options
Train, night train, ferry • 10h 31m
Train, night train, ferry via Nyborg • 12h 1m
Fly from Hannover, train, ferry • 9h 37m
Train to Hamburg, fly, train, ferry • 10h 16m
Hanover to Ærø by train and ferry
The journey time between Hanover and Ærø is around 9h 41m and covers a distance of around 590 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 21m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, metronom, HVV and others, the Hanover to Ærø service departs from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arrives in Ærøskøbing Havn. Typically 30 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Ærø is to train and night train and ferry via Nyborg which costs €140 - €200 and takes 12h 1m.
The quickest way to get from Hanover to Ærø is to train and night train and ferry via Nyborg which costs €140 - €200 and takes 12h 1m.
The distance between Hanover and Ærø is 282 km.
The best way to get from Hanover to Ærø without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Hanover to Ærø, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Hannover Airport to Copenhagen Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Hannover Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
There are 14+ hotels available in Ærø. Prices start at 750 kr DKK per night.
The best way to get from Hanover to Hannover Airport is to line 75770 train which takes 12 min and costs .

- Distance: 282.2 km
- Duration: 9h 41m
What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Ærø, Denmark?
There is no direct connection from Hanover to Ærø. However, you can take the train to Hamburg Hbf, take the train to Odense St., take the train to Svendborg St., take the walk to Svendborg Færgehavn, then take the ferry to Ærøskøbing Havn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hanover to Ærøskøbing via Hamburg-Altona, Hamburg-Altona, Odense, Odense St., Svendborg St., and Svendborg Færgehavn in around 10h 31m.

- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Hannover to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1400 kr - 6500 kr
Flights from Hamburg to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1200 kr - 5500 kr

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Hannover to Copenhagen via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1200 kr - 5500 kr

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 270 kr - 380 kr
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Altona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 280 kr - 390 kr
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- presse@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- metronom

- Phone
- 040/ 19 449
- Website
- hvv.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 230 kr - 330 kr
- Website
- HVV

- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 80 kr - 100 kr
- Website
- Flixtrain

- Phone
- 70 13 14 15
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 230 kr - 330 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)
Night train from Hamburg Hbf to Nyborg St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 260 kr - 360 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)
Train from CPH Lufthavn to Odense St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 130 kr - 190 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)

- Phone
- +45 70 80 44 44
- kundeservice@arriva.dk
- Website
- arriva.dk
Train from Odense St. to Svendborg St.
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Arriva DK

- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- sj.se
Night train from Hamburg-Altona to Odense
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SJ

- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Night train from Hamburg-Altona to Odense
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 230 kr - 310 kr
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- 1st Class Ticket
- 240 kr - 310 kr
- 2nd Class Ticket
- 230 kr - 290 kr

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 75 kr - 90 kr
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Odense Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 120 kr - 150 kr
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +359-887-208-506
- racic_bg@yahoo.com
- Website
- racicbg.com
Bus from Hannover Central Bus Station to Hamburg Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Racic Eurobus

- Phone
- +359 879 321 588
- radinavip@gmail.com
- Website
- radinavip.com
Bus from Hannover Central Bus Station to Hamburg Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 650 kr - 850 kr
- Website
- Radina VIP

- fynbus@fynbus.dk
- Website
- fynbus.dk
Bus from OBC Nord Plads I to Svendborg Plads A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 60 kr - 90 kr
- Website
- Fynbus

- Phone
- +45 62524000
- info@aeroe-ferry.dk
- Website
- aeroe-ferry.com
Ferry from Svendborg Færgehavn to Ærøskøbing Havn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 693 kr
- Website
- Aeroe Ferry
- Price with car
- 693 kr
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