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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Hanover is to bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Hanover is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Hanover?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Hanover station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Hanover central bus station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Hanover?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Reading to Hanover?

The distance between Reading and Hanover is 800 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Hanover without a car is to train via Dortmund which takes 10h 33m and costs €190 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Reading to Hanover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Hanover bus from?

Reading to Hanover bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Hanover train from?

Reading to Hanover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Hanover?

The best way to get from Reading to Hanover is to train via Dortmund which takes 10h 33m and costs €190 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Reading to Hanover bus arrive?

Reading to Hanover bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Hanover?

Hanover is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 3:04 PM in Reading and 4:04 PM in Hanover.

Where does the Reading to Hanover train arrive?

Reading to Hanover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hanover?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Hanover by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hannover Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane LHR - HAJ
5h 17m
€123–358
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LGW - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 57m
€92–308
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
10h 33m
€196–497
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus stationbus N1328
19h 10m
€99–173
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Hanovercar
8h 30m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LHR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 27m
€124–332
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STN - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 58m
€108–342
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hannover Hbftrain Ice
11h 50m
€164–629
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hannover Hbftrain
11h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Hanovercar
9h 44m
€155–243

Reading to Hanover by train and subway

14Weekly Services

10h 33mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 799.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Hanover central bus station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 19h 10m.

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