1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£57
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 38 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 38 m
Trains on 18 Sept
25
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hanover Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hanover Hbf will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 25 trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hanover Hbf, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 240 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
26835 · IC 2349
ICE 947
ICE 847
26409 · ICE 555
26413 · ICE 557
ICE 849
26417 · ICE 559Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hanover Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £399.
Distance: 240 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£39 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £399 Average Price | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hanover Hbf:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hanover Hbf costing on average £39.
A coach is £384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hanover Hbf costing on average £399.
Other travel options to Hanover Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Coach takes on average 4h 44m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 45m by train vs 2h 48m by car). Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Hbf to Hanover Hbf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1541 | Delayed 23:34 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h01 | 0:37 0:37Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
FlixTrain | 8:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h03 | 11:41 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26409 · ICE 555 | On time 8:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 11:19 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 545 | On time 8:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h40 | 11:28 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26811 · IC 2441 | On time 9:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h58 | 12:20 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 847 | On time 9:50 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 12:28 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2204 · ICE 1547 | On time 10:09 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h52 | 13:01 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
26413 · ICE 557 | On time 10:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 13:19 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 547 | On time 10:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h40 | 13:28 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26815 · IC 2049 | On time 11:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 14:18 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 849 | On time 11:50 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 14:28 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h03 | 15:41 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26417 · ICE 559 | On time 12:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 15:19 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 549 | On time 12:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h40 | 15:28 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26819 · IC 2047 | On time 13:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h58 | 16:20 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 941 | On time 13:50 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 16:28 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
89723 · ICE 1549 | On time 13:56 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h05 | 17:01 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
26421 · ICE 651 | On time 14:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 17:19 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 641 | On time 14:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h40 | 17:28 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26823 · IC 2045 | On time 15:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h58 | 18:20 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 16:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h03 | 19:41 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26831 · IC 2041 | On time 19:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h58 | 22:20 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 947 | On time 19:50 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 22:28 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26433 · ICE 657 | On time 20:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 23:19 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
26835 · IC 2349 | On time 21:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h58 | 0:20 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
89739 · S1+ 89863 | 21:56 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 1:59 Hanover Hbf | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hanover Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 5:46 |
Last train 21:51 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hanover Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hanover Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf Hbf to Hanover Hbf trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Hannover Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf Hbf and Hanover Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Hannover Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.