The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Hanover
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Hanover will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 11 trains that leave Stuttgart for Hanover every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 401 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 13 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 · FlixTrain6:158h05Stuttgart14:20Hanover Hbf£411One-way1 change
ICE 57615:233h42Stuttgart Hbf19:05Hanover Hbf£441One-way0 changes
ICE 57813:233h42Stuttgart Hbf17:05Hanover Hbf£511One-way0 changes
ICE 1096 · ICE 10748:054h13Stuttgart Hbf12:18Hanover Hbf£511One-way1 change
19016 · ICE 7213:324h33Stuttgart Hbf18:05Hanover Hbf£551One-way1 change
ICE 57615:233h42Stuttgart Hbf19:05Hanover Hbf£441One-way0 changes
ICE 57813:233h42Stuttgart Hbf17:05Hanover Hbf£511One-way0 changes
ICE 7729:233h46Stuttgart Hbf13:09Hanover Hbf£731One-way0 changes
ICE 1094 · ICE 107212:054h12Stuttgart Hbf16:17Hanover Hbf£601One-way1 change
ICE 1096 · ICE 10748:054h13Stuttgart Hbf12:18Hanover Hbf£511One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Stuttgart to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £75.
Distance: 401 km
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Live departures
Stuttgart to Hanover train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Hanover trains for today, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 6:15 Stuttgart | 8h05 | 14:20 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1096 · ICE 1074 | On time 8:05 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h13 | 12:18 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 692 · ICE 1670 | On time 8:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h40 | 13:29 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
19062 · ICE 682 | On time 9:08 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h24 | 13:32 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 772 | On time 9:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h46 | 13:09 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
19008 · ICE 74 | On time 9:32 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h33 | 14:05 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 612 · ICE 74 | On time 9:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h16 | 14:05 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
19064 · ICE 880 | On time 10:12 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h20 | 14:32 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 770 | Delayed 11:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h42 | 13:09 13:09Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 610 · ICE 6 | On time 11:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h16 | 16:05 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1094 · ICE 1072 | On time 12:05 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h12 | 16:17 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 578 | On time 13:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h42 | 17:05 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 518 · ICE 72 | On time 13:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h16 | 18:05 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
19072 · ICE 786 | On time 14:08 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h24 | 18:32 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 576 | On time 15:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h42 | 19:05 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1092 · ICE 1070 | On time 16:02 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h16 | 20:18 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 574 | On time 17:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h42 | 21:05 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1064 · ICE 70 | On time 17:33 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h32 | 22:05 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
19080 · ICE 782 | On time 18:09 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h23 | 22:32 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 572 | On time 19:23 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h42 | 23:05 Hanover Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Hanover
Trains from Stuttgart to Hanover run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 401 km distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 401 km |
Average train duration 5h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Stuttgart to Hanover trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Stuttgart and Hanover from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Stuttgart to Hanover train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Hanover 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart and Hanover
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Arnulf-Klett-Platz.
- Restaurant Amici
- Block House Stuttgart
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
- Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-16 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 101-116
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
- U-Bahn: Lines U5, U6, U7, U12, U15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the main entrance.
- Balzac Coffee
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- asiahung
- Mr. CLOU
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Pizza Hut
- & many more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Grand Hotel Mussmann
- IntercityHotel Hannover
- Hotel Loccumer Hof
- Located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
- Öz Antalya Kebap
- Ricklinger Döner
- China-Imbiss Jasmin
- Coimbra
- Werkhof Restaurant
- Hashigo Sushi
- Asia Imbiss Kok
- Klitsche
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