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

The cheapest way to get from Varel to Hanover is to bus which costs €23 - €65 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varel to Hanover is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Varel and Hanover?

No, there is no direct train from Varel to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Varel Bahnhof and arriving at Hannover Hbf via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Varel to Hanover?

The distance between Varel and Hanover is 196 km. The road distance is 177.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Varel to Hanover without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Varel to Hanover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varel to Hanover train from?

Varel to Hanover train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Varel Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Varel to Hanover?

The best way to get from Varel to Hanover is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €65 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Varel to Hanover train arrive?

Varel to Hanover train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf station.

Can I drive from Varel to Hanover?

Yes, the driving distance between Varel to Hanover is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Varel to Hanover.

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

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Where can I stay near Hanover?

There are 1443+ hotels available in Hanover.

Varel to Hanover - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Varel to Hanover by train, bus, or car

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 Varel Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain Re18 / ...
2. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain 56 / ...
2h 37m
€42–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Hanover central bus stationbus 144 / ...
4h 26m
€24–62
Drive 177.4 km
1. Drive from Varel to Hanovercar 177.4 km
2h 10m
€25–37
Train via Hannover Bahnhof Linden/Fischerhof
1. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Hannover Bahnhof Linden/Fischerhoftrain 56
3h 12m
€42–116

Varel to Hanover by train

151Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.2 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Varel Bahnhof to Hannover Hbf via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Hanover central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 3h.

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