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 €100 - €170 and takes 19h.

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 14m and costs €95 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Hanover?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Hannover Hbf via Heathrow Central Bus Station, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs €150 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 17m and costs €150 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €150 - €210 and takes 17h 25m.

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 10:06 AM in Reading and 11:06 AM 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 bus ticket from Reading to Hanover?

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Where can I stay near Hanover?

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Reading to Hanover - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 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 14m
€95–359
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
cheapest
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
€86–343
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 17m
€158–458
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the bus from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr to Hannover Hbfbus
17h 25m
€154–203
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 25m
€98–333
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 33m
€101–589
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
€104–163
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
€156–243

Reading to Hanover by train and subway

15Weekly Services

10h 17mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 799.8 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Hannover Hbf via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, and Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr in around 17h 25m.

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