The cheapest trains from Berlin to Hanover
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Hanover will cost around £ 29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 18.
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The fastest trains from Berlin to Hanover
Fastest Journey
1 h 41 m
Average
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
250 km
Of the 38 trains that leave Berlin for Hanover every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 250 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Train Information from Berlin to Hanover
 | Distance | 154 miles (249 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 49 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £19 (€21) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Leo Express |
Trains from Berlin to Hanover cover the 154 miles (249 km) long route taking on average 1 h 49 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Leo Express. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £16, but the average price of train tickets is £19. Travellers depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Hannover Hbf.
Train companies
Deutsche Bahn Berlin – Hanover
For as little as £16 you can travel by train from Berlin to Hanover with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains take you between Berlin and Hanover in comfort. Find the DB train timetable for your journey between Berlin and Hanover on Omio and book cheap DB tickets online. The distance from Berlin to Hanover is 154 miles (249 km) by DB and prices for a Deutsche Bahn ticket from Berlin to Hanover start at £16.
Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international train journeys every day. DB is well-known for its wide range of ticket types, savings offers such as the Super Saver fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use at Omio.
Travel on different types of DB trains, including the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while WCs are standard, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
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Trains from Berlin to Hanover
Hanover is just a short train ride from Germany's capital. It's an ideal spot for a day trip out of Berlin, with plenty of fascinating historical sights to explore. The well-travelled route between the two cities is served by plenty of direct trains on a daily basis. Trains depart from the early hours until well into the night, so even half-day trips are possible.
Which train companies travel from Berlin to Hanover?
As in most of Germany, almost all trains along this route are provided by German transport giant Deutsche Bahn. Budget provider Flixtrain also offers up to three trains a day, usually during the morning rush hour.
How long is the train from Berlin to Hanover?
The quickest available train from Berlin to Hanover takes just 1 hour 37 minutes when travelling direct with Deutsche Bahn. The longest journey takes around 4 hours 39 minutes, with two train changes along the way. On average, passengers can expect to arrive in 2 hours.
How many trains are there from Berlin to Hanover?
There are usually around 27-30 direct trains from Berlin to Hanover with an additional 8-13 indirect trains. There are slightly more direct trains available during the week than at weekends. Most indirect trains only require one change, though occasionally there are two or even three changes to contend with. A regular service continues throughout the day, allowing passengers to choose a departure time to suit their needs.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Berlin to Hanover?
Departure train station:Trains depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof & Berlin Hauptbahnhof (tief)but these are actually the same station - "tief" simply refers to the station's lower level. It takes five minutes by regional train (S-Bahn) to reach Berlin's main attractions from the Hauptbahnhof. The station itself also features a wide array of shops and restaurants.
Arrival train station: Hanover Hauptbahnhof is located on the east side of Hanover's city centre, and is also easy accessible by S-Bahn. Built in 1843 but mostly destroyed during WWII, Hannover train station's new face is grand and impressive. The station houses a 7000-square-metre shopping complex for visitors to explore. Facilities include wifi, luggage lockers and toilet facilities.
Travel Tips
When taking a train from Berlin, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz. When you arrive in Hanover, your train can arrive in train stations including Hannover Hbf, Hannover-Kleefeld and Hannover Bismarckstr.
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Berlin Hbf to Hannover Hbf.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Berlin Hbf and travel around 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Hannover Hbf and need to travel approximately 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the train station to the city centre in Hanover.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
ATM
Taxi
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FEX, HBX, IRE, RB10, RB14, RB21, RB22, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE7
Bus lines: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245, M41, M85, N20, N40, N5
S-Bahn lines: S3, S5, S7, S9
Tram lines: M5, M6, M8, M10
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