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Landesmuseum Hannover
Major art museum with European painting, prints and notable modern works, plus a significant children’s picture-book collection.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Hanover will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Sat 07 Nov, we found 23 trains from Düsseldorf to Hanover, including 9 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.
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Hanover run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 4 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Düsseldorf to Hanover.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Hanover trains for today, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 920+ 95773 | Delayed 1:32 2:32Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h18 | 6:50 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2349 | Delayed 21:12 21:33Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h07 | 23:45 23:45Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1541 | On time 23:51 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h09 | 3:00 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 | 2h38 | 11:26 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 847 | On time 9:49 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 12:27 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26413 · ICE 557 | On time 10:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 13:19 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 547 | On time 10:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 13:26 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26815 · IC 2049 | On time 11:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h58 | 14:20 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
26415 · ICE 859 | On time 11:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h47 | 14:28 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
89719 · ICE 1053 | On time 11:56 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h05 | 15:01 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
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 | 2h38 | 15:26 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26819 · IC 2047 | On time 13:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h58 | 16:20 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
26419 · ICE 951 | On time 13:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h47 | 16:28 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 | 2h38 | 17:26 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 108 · IC 2045 | On time 15:34 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h46 | 18:20 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
26423 · ICE 953 | On time 15:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h47 | 18:28 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
89727 · ICE 1055 | On time 15:56 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h05 | 19:01 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 16:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h03 | 19:41 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26425 · ICE 653 | On time 16:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 19:19 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 643 | On time 16:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 19:26 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26827 · IC 2043 | On time 17:22 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h58 | 20:20 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
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Major art museum with European painting, prints and notable modern works, plus a significant children’s picture-book collection.
Large city museum complex spanning European art from medieval to modern, set in a landmark building by Maschsee.
Contemporary art museum in a former indoor swimming hall, showing changing exhibitions by international and regional artists.
Large urban lake with promenades, sailing, seasonal events and wide green spaces; excellent for walks and skyline views.
Historic old town lanes with half-timbered buildings, small squares and churches; a compact area for an easy central walk.
Elegant forest garden with broad lawns, mature trees and the famous avenue of lime trees leading to the Leibniz Temple.
A hearty kale stew from Lower Saxony, traditionally cooked with smoked sausages and pork. A cold-season favourite in Hanover and across the region.
A regional sausage made from pork and offal, lightly smoked and often served with kale. It is especially associated with Hanover and Lower Saxony.
Marinated beef roulade filled with gherkin, onion, bacon and mustard, then braised. A classic north German Sunday dish found in traditional Hanover kitchens.
Elegant restaurant in the Neues Rathaus known for seasonal German cuisine and polished service in a refined historic atmosphere.
Traditional brewery restaurant in the centre serving hearty Lower Saxony dishes and house beers in a lively, historic setting.
Popular historic beer hall and restaurant with substantial German plates, local beers and a busy, convivial atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, and local transport is reasonable for city breaks and business trips.
Service is not usually included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Most Düsseldorf to Hanover trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Hannover Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Hanover 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.
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen 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: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal 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: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
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.
Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof is 2 km from Hanover city centre. Public transport options include:
Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Öz Antalya Kebap, Ricklinger Döner, China-Imbiss Jasmin, Coimbra
Wi-Fi is available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof. ATMs are available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof. Information desks are available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof.
Luggage storage is available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof.
Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB is 1 km from Hanover city centre. Public transport options include:
Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB.
ATMs are available at Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB.
Available at Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB.
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