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 - €16 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 train which takes 1h 32m and costs €30 - €75.

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 S Reeperbahn via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

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 five times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Hanover to Altona?

The distance between Hanover and Altona is 170 km. The road distance is 156.7 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 train which takes 1h 32m and costs €30 - €75.

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

The train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg-Altona takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs five times a week.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Altona?

The best way to get from Hanover to Altona is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 5m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Altona is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Hanover to Altona.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 1715+ 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Hanover to Altona by train, bus, night train, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ice
1h 32m
€30–75
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Hamburgrideshare 151.3 km
1h 53m
€3–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 198 / ...
3h 5m
€14–22
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
2h 23m
€22–95
Train via Hamburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
1h 34m
€34–78
Train via Buchholz(Nordheide)
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Buchholz(Nordheide)train Rb
2h 46m
€31–73
Drive 156.7 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Altonacar 156.7 km
1h 33m
€23–33

Hanover to Altona by train

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Distance: 169.5 km
Duration: 1h 32m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg-Altona 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–20 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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