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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Altona is to rideshare which costs €3 - €15 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Altona is to car train which takes 1h and costs €90 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Altona. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Rathaus Altona via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Altona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Hamburg Altona. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Hanover to Altona?

The distance between Hanover and Altona is 170 km. The road distance is 155 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Altona without a car is to car train which takes 1h and costs €90 - €110.

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

The car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Altona takes 1h including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Altona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Altona train from?

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

Train or bus from Hanover to Altona?

The best way to get from Hanover to Altona is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €11 - €23. Alternatively, you can train via Hamburg Hbf, which costs €15 - €85 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Hanover to Altona bus arrive?

Hanover to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Hanover to Altona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Altona is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Hanover to Altona.

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

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Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Altona.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Altona?

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

Hanover to Altona - 8 ways to travel via train, car train, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Hanover to Altona by car train, bus, night train, rideshare, train, or car

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 Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Altona1392
1h
€90–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Hamburg151.3 km
1h 53m
€3–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof182 / ...
2h 35m
€11–23
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg-AltonaNj
2h 1m
€29–260
Train via Hamburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf25 / ...
1h 34m
€15–81
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Altona33 / ...
2h 42m
€29–70
Train via Buchholz(Nordheide)
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Buchholz(Nordheide)Re
2h 53m
Drive 155 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Altona155 km
1h 34m
€22–32

Hanover to Altona by bus

47Weekly Buses

2h 35mAverage Duration

€11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hanover to Altona.

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Distance: 169.6 km
Duration: 1h

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

Urlaubs-Express (UEX) operates a vehicle from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Altona once daily. Tickets cost €90–110 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–19 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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