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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Hanover is to rideshare which costs €18 - €25 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Hanover is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs €95 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Hanover?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Hanover station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Hanover central bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Hanover?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Hannover Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Mainz to Hanover?

The distance between Mainz and Hanover is 372 km. The road distance is 365.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Hanover without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €70 - €170.

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

The train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hbf takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Hanover bus from?

Mainz to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Hanover train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Hanover?

The best way to get from Mainz to Hanover is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Mainz to Hanover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Hanover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Hanover?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Hanover is 365 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Mainz to Hanover.

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

Book your Mainz to Hanover train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Mainz to Hanover bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hanover?

There are 1341+ hotels available in Hanover.

Can I share a ride from Mainz to Hanover?

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

Mainz to Hanover - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Mainz to Hanover by train, bus, car, plane, car train, or rideshare

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hbftrain 20
3h 8m
€70–170
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Mainz to Hanoverrideshare 363.8 km
4h 11m
€18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Hanover central bus stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
6h
€26–45
Drive 365.2 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Hanovercar 365.2 km
3h 8m
€52–75
Fly to Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
2h 54m
€97–172
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hannover Hbftrain 20 / ...
3h 25m
€74–165
Car train
1. Take the car train from Frankfurt to Hannover Hbfcartrain
4h 32m
€101–118
Bus via Mainz, Römisches Theater
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Hanoverbus
7h 9m
€33–60
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
3h 56m
€140–377
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
5h 15m
€109–251

Mainz to Hanover by train

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 372.1 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €70–170 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Hanover central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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