Hamburg to Hanover train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

Trains from Hamburg to Hannover

With approximately four dozen departures a day, travelling by train from Hamburg to Hannover is a quick, comfortable and cost-effective way of making the journey. Over three dozen of the routes are direct with journey times of between one hour 15 minutes and two hours 20 minutes. Other services require one or two connections and can take up to three hours. A similar timetable is in place seven days a week. All departures are from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and all arrivals at Hannover Hauptbahnhof.

Which train companies travel from Hamburg to Hannover?

Train services from Hamburg to Hannover are operated mainly by Deutsche Bahn (DB) while a few are provided by Metronom. Both are German-owned companies with modern rolling stock and comfortable carriages. Onboard services vary but usually include Wi-Fi, toilets, power outlets and some luggage storage.

How long is the train from Hamburg to Hannover?

Direct routes between the two cities of Hamburg and Hannover take from one hour 15 minutes to approximately two hours 20 minutes. Other trains can take up to three hours depending on transfer times. Connections are made at cities that include Bremen, Buchholz, Rotenburg, Uelzen and Verden an der Aller.

How many trains are there from Hamburg to Hannover?

There are approximately three dozen daily direct departures with a further dozen connecting routes on a timetable that operates seven days a week. The first departure is in the early hours of the morning. There are then up to five trains an hour until late at night.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Hamburg to Hannover?

Departure train station: Trains from Hamburg to Hannover depart from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (Hbf). This is Germany's busiest railway station and the second busiest in Europe (after Gare du Nord in Paris). It is part of a city transport network that includes taxis, local and long-distance buses, regional and intercity trains as well as both U and S-Bahn trains. Among the facilities in the galleried concourse are parking, Wi-Fi, luggage storage, shops and a choice of cafes and restaurants.

Arrival train station: Trains from Hamburg terminate at the central Hannover Hbf. Housed in an attractive listed building, the station is an important transport hub. It is served by intercity, regional and S-Bahn trains as well as local and long-distance buses. Its facilities include taxi ranks, parking, Wi-Fi, shops and cafes.