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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Varel is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Varel is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Varel?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Varel. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Varel Bahnhof via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Hanover to Varel?

The distance between Hanover and Varel is 196 km. The road distance is 175.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Varel without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €50 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Hanover to Varel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Varel train from?

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

Train or bus from Hanover to Varel?

The best way to get from Hanover to Varel is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €50 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Hanover to Varel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Varel?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Varel is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Hanover to Varel.

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

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Where can I stay near Varel?

There are 2839+ hotels available in Varel.

Hanover to Varel - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Hanover to Varel by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf56 / ...
2h 28m
€53–83
Drive 175.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hanover to Varel175.9 km
2h 7m
€25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Oldenburg central bus stationN1329 / ...
3h 25m
€40–46

Hanover to Varel by train

159Weekly Trains

2h 28mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.1 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Oldenburg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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