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Museumsquartier Osnabrück
Large cultural history museum with art, archaeology, and city history exhibits spread across several historic buildings.
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
1 h 25 m
Trains on 03 Sept
5
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Osnabrück is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Osnabrück will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 5 trains from Hanover to Osnabrück, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 115 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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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95826Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 115 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Osnabrück:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Osnabrück costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 41m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £19 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 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 Hanover to Osnabrück trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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11504+ 95824 | 8:09 Hanover Hbf | 1h39 | 9:48 Osnabrück Hbf | 1 change | |
95774 | 9:09 Hanover Hbf | 1h32 | 10:41 Osnabrück Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 148 | On time 9:56 Hanover Hbf | 1h08 | 11:04 Osnabrück Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11506+ 95826 | 10:09 Hanover Hbf | 1h39 | 11:48 Osnabrück Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1052 | On time 10:56 Hanover Hbf | 1h08 | 12:04 Osnabrück Hbf | 0 changesdirect |
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Trains from Hanover to Osnabrück run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 0:19 |
Last train 23:54 |
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Discover the best of Osnabrück — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Osnabrück trip today.
Large cultural history museum with art, archaeology, and city history exhibits spread across several historic buildings.
Museum in a former monastery presenting Felix Nussbaum’s work and the life of the Jewish painter in a striking modern building.
Museum on Erich Maria Remarque’s life and work, with literature, exile, and anti-war themes in a compact historic setting.
Historic market square framed by gabled houses, the town hall, and St. Marien. A classic starting point for exploring the old town.
Popular pedestrian street with independent shops, old façades, and easy access to major sights. Good for a relaxed city stroll.
Green palace gardens behind Schloss Osnabrück, ideal for a quiet walk, seasonal flowers, and a break close to the city centre.
A hearty kale stew from north-west Germany, usually cooked with smoked sausage and potatoes. A cold-season staple around Osnabrück.
Pan-fried potato slices with onions and bacon, often served as a rustic side or main. A classic everyday dish in Lower Saxony and Westphalia.
A robust green bean stew with potatoes and bacon or sausage. Traditional farmhouse cooking typical of the Osnabrück region.
Upscale dining focused on refined modern cuisine and carefully presented plates in an elegant city-centre setting.
Popular casual spot for flammkuchen and wine, with a relaxed atmosphere suited to a light meal in the centre.
Traditional German inn serving regional classics and seasonal dishes in a historic, cosy setting in the old town.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transport is reasonable and many sights are low-cost compared with larger German cities.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is standard in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés for good service.
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Osnabrück Hbf -> Neumarkt, Osnabrück
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover to Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hanover to Osnabrück trains use the Hannover Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Osnabrück Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Hanover and Osnabrück train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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, 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.
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.
Osnabrück 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: Beykebab, Kochlöffel, Algarve Grill, Pizza Max
Wi-Fi is available at Osnabrück Hbf. ATMs are available at Osnabrück Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Osnabrück Hbf. Information desks are available at Osnabrück Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Osnabrück Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Osnabrück Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Osnabrück Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Osnabrück Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Pension Haus Auf Dem Klushügel, Best Western Hotel Hohenzollern, Ibis Budget, Boardinghouse Villa Il Paradiso.
Osnabrück Altstadt 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: McDonald's, Cafe Extrablatt, Cafe & Bar Celona, Café Mano Negra
Wi-Fi is available at Osnabrück Altstadt. ATMs are available at Osnabrück Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Osnabrück Altstadt. Information desks are available at Osnabrück Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Osnabrück Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Osnabrück Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Osnabrück Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Osnabrück Altstadt.
Nearby hotels include Romantikhotel Walhalla, Dom-Hotel, Hotel am Nikolaiort, Bergmann Boardinghouse.
Osnabrück-Sutthausen is 4 km from Osnabrück city centre. Public transport options include:
Osnabrück-Sutthausen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Osnabrück-Sutthausen.
Available at Osnabrück-Sutthausen: Parking.
Available at Osnabrück-Sutthausen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Osnabrück-Sutthausen.
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