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 - €90 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 18m and costs €100 - €290.

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 591 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 13m and costs €60 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 18m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €230 and takes 7h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €90 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 37m to drive from Zurich to Hanover.

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

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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?

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Zurich to Hanover - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Hanover by plane, train, bus, night 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 Zurich Airport to Hannover Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
4h 18m
€107–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hanover central bus stationN24 / ...
10h 40m
€35–90
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
7h 13m
€64–222
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Hannover HbfNj
8h 30m
€60–270
Fly Zurich Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)ZRH - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
5h 33m
€135–383
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
5h 16m
€110–298
Train to Basel, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)BSL - HAJ
7h 12m
€142–277
Fly Zurich Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)ZRH - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
6h 32m
€83–272
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to GöttingenNj
2. Take the train from Goettingen to SarstedtRe
9h 47m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf1392
5h 35m
€153–194
Drive 701.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Hanover701.9 km
6h 37m
€121–174

Zurich to Hanover by train

97Weekly Trains

7h 13mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590.8 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 7h 13m.

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