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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Hanover is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Hanover is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Hanover?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Hanover central bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Hanover?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Hannover Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Zurich to Hanover?

The distance between Zurich and Hanover is 590 km. The road distance is 701.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Hanover without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €80 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Zurich to Hanover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Hanover bus from?

Zurich to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Hanover train from?

Zurich to Hanover train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Hanover?

The best way to get from Zurich to Hanover is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €280 and takes 7h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Hanover bus arrive?

Zurich to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Hanover train arrive?

Zurich to Hanover train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Hanover?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Hanover is 702 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Zurich to Hanover.

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

Book your Zurich to Hanover train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zurich to Hanover bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hanover?

There are 1404+ hotels available in Hanover.

Zurich to Hanover - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Hanover by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Hannover Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
4h 10m
€107–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hanover central bus stationbus N24 / ...
10h 40m
€35–95
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
7h 8m
€81–272
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Hannover Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 30m
€60–270
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 33m
€120–353
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 18m
€107–298
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 33m
€80–252
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Göttingennighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Noerten-Hardenberg to Hannover Hbftrain Re
9h 53m
€233–386
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain 1392
5h 37m
€154–195
Drive 701.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Hanovercar 701.9 km
6h 39m
€122–177

Zurich to Hanover by train

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7h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.4 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Hanover, Germany?

Swiss, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 8m.

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