1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£55
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 38 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
4 h 51 m
Trains on 05 Sept
5
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg 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 Freiburg Hbf to Hanover Hbf will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 5 trains from Freiburg Hbf to Hanover Hbf, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 505 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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.
ICE 72
ICE 108 · ICE 578
ICE 74
ICE 6
ICE 200 · ICE 770
ICE 74
ICE 6
ICE 72
ICE 200 · ICE 770
ICE 108 · ICE 578Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg Hbf to Hanover Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a flight costs an average of £165.
Distance: 505 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£58 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £165 Average Price | £81 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 39m Average total duration 13h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg Hbf to Hanover Hbf:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg Hbf to Hanover Hbf costing on average £58.
A coach is £129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg Hbf to Hanover Hbf costing on average £165.
Other travel options to Hanover Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 6m.
Flight takes on average 13h 39m.
Tickets start at around £58 compared to roughly £81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. The journey takes 5h 28m versus 5h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg Hbf to Hanover Hbf trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 74 | On time 9:27 Freiburg Hbf | 4h38 | 14:05 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 200 · ICE 770 | On time 9:55 Freiburg Hbf | 5h10 | 15:05 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 6 | On time 11:27 Freiburg Hbf | 4h38 | 16:05 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 108 · ICE 578 | On time 11:55 Freiburg Hbf | 5h10 | 17:05 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 72 | On time 13:27 Freiburg Hbf | 4h38 | 18:05 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 106 · ICE 576 | On time 13:55 Freiburg Hbf | 5h10 | 19:05 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ECE 4 | On time 15:27 Freiburg Hbf | 4h38 | 20:05 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 150 · ICE 574 | On time 16:24 Freiburg Hbf | 4h41 | 21:05 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 70 | Delayed 15:34 17:27Freiburg Hbf | 4h38 | 22:05 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Hanover Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:27, the last at 09:27. The fastest train covers the 505 km distance in 4h 38m.
Distance 505 km |
Average train duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 3:27 |
Last train 9:27 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Freiburg 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 Freiburg Hbf to Hanover Hbf trains use the Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Hannover Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Freiburg Hbf and Hanover Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Freiburg(Breisgau) 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: Cafe Einstein, Pizzaria Picasso, Babeuf, Café Hermann
Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. ATMs are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Information desks are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Oberkirch.
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.