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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Aachen is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover central bus station station and arriving at Aachen station west station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Aachen, Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Hanover to Aachen?

The distance between Hanover and Aachen is 409 km. The road distance is 354.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €40 - €95.

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

The train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf takes 4h 14m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Aachen bus from?

Hanover to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Aachen train from?

Hanover to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Aachen?

The best way to get from Hanover to Aachen is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Hanover to Aachen bus arrive?

Hanover to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Hanover to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Aachen is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Hanover to Aachen.

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

Book your Hanover to Aachen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1129+ hotels available in Aachen.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Aachen?

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

Hanover to Aachen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 8 ways to get from Hanover to Aachen by train, bus, car, plane, train (Eurostar), 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbftrain 14
4h 14m
€40–95
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Aachenrideshare 354.5 km
4h 23m
€20
Bus via Essen
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
4h 15m
Drive 354.3 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Aachencar 354.3 km
3h 1m
€49–71
Fly, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 35m
€145–293
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Aachen Westtrain Re
4h 16m
€52–85
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
4h 39m
€40–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Aachen station westbus N3204
6h 40m
€25–40

Hanover to Aachen by train

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Distance: 409.2 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hannover Hbf to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Essen Hbf and Südviertel, Essen in around 4h 15m.

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