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 - €60 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 16m 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 754 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 5m and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 train which takes 7h 5m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 4h 16m.

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 577+ hotels available in Hanover.

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

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

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 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 5m
€81–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hanover central bus stationbus N24 / ...
10h 40m
€35–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Hannover Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 30m
€60–270
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain 1392
5h 37m
€153–193
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Hannover Hbfnighttrain
9h 57m
€159–230
Drive 701.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Hanovercar 701.9 km
6h 39m
€120–173
Fly to Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
4h 16m
€107–248
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 28m
€125–333
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 16m
€114–280
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 27m
€83–242

Zurich to Hanover by train

98Weekly Trains

7h 5mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 754.2 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hanover central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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