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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Colchester is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 19h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Coach Stop via London Victoria and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.

How far is it from Hanover to Colchester?

The distance between Hanover and Colchester is 521 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Colchester without a car is to train via Dortmund which takes 10h 19m and costs £250 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Hanover to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Colchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Colchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hanover to Colchester?

The best way to get from Hanover to Colchester is to train via Dortmund which takes 10h 19m and costs £250 - £480. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 8h 37m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 19h 58m.

Where does the Hanover to Colchester bus arrive?

Hanover to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Hanover and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Hanover. It is currently 4:30 PM in Hanover and 3:30 PM in Colchester.

Where does the Hanover to Colchester train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Hanover to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Hanover and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Colchester via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

There are 12 ways to get from Hanover to Colchester by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly Hannover Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane HAJ - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 43m
£108–331
Fly Hannover Airport to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HAJ - STN
8h 37m
£59–208
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
10h 19m
£255–474
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
15h 52m
£91–176
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hanover to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
8h 27m
Fly Hannover Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to London City Airport (LCY)plane HAJ - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 35m
£160–365
Fly Hannover Airport to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane HAJ - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
7h 53m
£194–502
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRE - STN
6h 15m
£60–299
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HAM - STN
7h 33m
£75–248
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
10h 58m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
19h 58m
£64–119
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hanover to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
9h 33m
£118–204

Hanover to Colchester by train and subway

17Weekly Services

10h 19mAverage Duration

£255Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hanover to Colchester.

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Distance: 517.5 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Colchester via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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