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 €50 - €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 16m and costs €120 - €370.

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 once 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 45m and costs €150 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 16m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €430 and takes 7h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 644+ hotels available in Hanover.

Zurich to Hanover - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 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 to Hannover Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
4h 16m
€125–363
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Hannover Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 30m
€40–120
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
7h 45m
€154–427
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hanover central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
10h 40m
€50–90
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 32m
€147–418
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
5h 48m
€113–407
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcar
2. Take the car train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Hannover Hbfcartrain
9h 16m
€117–151
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Hanoverbus
10h 40m
€117–189
Drive 701.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Hanovercar 701.9 km
6h 39m
€125–180

Zurich to Hanover by train

94Weekly Trains

7h 45mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590.8 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Swiss, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 7h 45m.

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