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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Hanover is to train and bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 17h 43m.

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 8m and costs €90 - €320.

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 18h 46m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Reading to Hanover?

The distance between Reading and Hanover is 765 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 30m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 30m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 18h 46m.

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 11:59 PM in Reading and 12:59 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 - 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 Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)LHR - HAJ
5h 8m
€92–319
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Hanover central bus station
17h 43m
€74–144
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbf
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
10h 30m
€155–553
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Hanover
8h 27m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)LHR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
7h 21m
€98–323
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)LGW - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
7h 55m
€86–322
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)STN - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
7h 1m
€94–373
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Station
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hannover HbfIce
11h 49m
€152–648
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus stationN1328
18h 46m
€106–235
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Hanover
9h 36m
€163–243

Reading to Hanover by train and subway

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10h 30mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 765.4 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Hanover central bus station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 18h 46m.

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