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

The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Hanover is to bus via Essen central train station which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratingen to Hanover is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Ratingen and Hanover?

No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S and arriving at Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Hanover?

The distance between Ratingen and Hanover is 264 km. The road distance is 269.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratingen to Hanover without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Ratingen to Hanover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Hanover train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ratingen to Hanover?

The best way to get from Ratingen to Hanover is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €70 and takes 4h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Ratingen to Hanover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ratingen to Hanover?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Hanover is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Ratingen to Hanover.

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

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Where can I stay near Hanover?

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Ratingen to Hanover - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Ratingen to Hanover by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
3h 2m
€34–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Hanover central bus stationN1328 / ...
4h 44m
€18–67
Drive 269.2 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Hanover269.2 km
2h 27m
€38–55
Fly
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)DUS - HAJ
4h 50m
€122–273
Bus via Essen central train station
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hanover central bus stationN3204 / ...
4h 56m
€20–32

Ratingen to Hanover by train

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Distance: 263.6 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €26–70 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Duisburg central train station to Hanover central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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