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 €85 - €140 and takes 18h 59m.

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 13m and costs €100 - €390.

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 24m.

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 Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

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 25m and costs €280 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 25m and costs €280 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 17h 24m.

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 1:17 PM in Reading and 2:17 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 13m
€105–387
Bus
cheapest
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
18h 59m
€90–140
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 Hbftrain 55 / ...
10h 25m
€287–558
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 24m
€104–190
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 31m
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 Hbftrain
7h 15m
€133–396
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
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 Hbftrain
7h 57m
€120–319
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 Hbftrain
6h 50m
€94–429
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hannover Hbftrain Ice
11h 42m
€131–332
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 45m
€141–244

Reading to Hanover by train and subway

14Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

€287Cheapest Price

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Distance: 799.8 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Hannover Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 10h 25m. 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 24m.

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