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 £75 - £130 and takes 19h 31m.

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 53m and costs £90 - £290.

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 31m.

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 Hauptbahnhof 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 24m.

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 24m and costs £190 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Colchester?

The best way to get from Hanover to Colchester is to train via Dortmund which takes 10h 24m and costs £190 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 19h 31m.

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 12:36 AM in Hanover and 11:36 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 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 53m
£90–287
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRE - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 31m
£62–260
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof 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 24m
£193–360
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 41m
£135–170
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 28m
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 40m
£166–325
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HAM - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 49m
£84–283
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
11h
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 31m
£77–121
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 34m
£142–205

Hanover to Colchester by train and subway

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10h 24mAverage Duration

£193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517.6 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof 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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Coach Stop via London Victoria and Coach Station in around 19h 31m.

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