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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Hanover is to rideshare which costs €19 - €25 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Hanover is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Hanover?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Hanover central bus station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Hanover?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Heidelberg Hbf and arriving at Hannover Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Hanover?

The distance between Heidelberg and Hanover is 430 km. The road distance is 418.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Hanover without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Heidelberg to Hanover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Hanover bus from?

Heidelberg to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Hanover train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Hanover?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Hanover is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Hanover bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Hanover train arrive?

Heidelberg to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Hanover?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Hanover is 419 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Heidelberg to Hanover.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Hanover train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Hanover bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hanover?

There are 1396+ hotels available in Hanover.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg to Hanover?

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

Heidelberg to Hanover - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Heidelberg to Hanover by train, bus, night train, car, car train, rideshare, or plane

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

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3h 50m
€52–149
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Hanover417.4 km
4h 37m
€19–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Hanover central bus stationN33 / ...
6h 4m
€30–50
Night train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Hannover HbfNj
4h 21m
€40–261
Drive 418.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Hanover418.6 km
3h 25m
€59–85
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf1392
3h 51m
€113–135
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof20N / ...
4h 26m
€50–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to FrankfurtRb68
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Hanover
7h 48m
€28–46
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)FRA - HAJ
3h 52m
€109–229
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)STR - HAJ
5h 56m
€155–338
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
4h 57m
€157–384

Heidelberg to Hanover by train

157Weekly Trains

3h 50mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.8 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Hanover central bus station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 4m.

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