How to get to Schönefeld from Hanover

Mon 02 Nov
+ Add return
Travel by train, coach with
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
British Airways
Lufthansa
BA Cityflyer
1,000+ more
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
British Airways
Lufthansa
BA Cityflyer
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Hanover to Schönefeld

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Schönefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a flight costs an average of £421.

Distance: 257 km

Compare bus with

Most popular
Coach
Train
Flight
Driving

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

£43

Average Price

£421

Average Price

£39

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 56m

Average total duration

4h 26m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 52m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 52m

Average total duration

2h 52m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 5m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

-

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

British Airways

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Compare ways to travel from Hanover to Schönefeld

Compare the available ways to get from Hanover to Schönefeld, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Schönefeld is a coach with an average price of £20.

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Schönefeld:

A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Schönefeld costing on average £43.

A coach is £402 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Schönefeld costing on average £421.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Schönefeld is by train with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Schönefeld take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 52m.

Coach takes on average 4h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hanover and Schönefeld including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £19. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Travel options
from Hanover to Schönefeld

How to get to Schönefeld from Hanover by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Hanover to Schönefeld is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    0 changes

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries

Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Train
Coach

Best day trips from Schönefeld by train

The most popular day trips by train from Schönefeld are Potsdam, Dresden, Leipzig and Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Schönefeld on Omio.

A view of Potsdam

Day trip from Schönefeld to Potsdam by train

Why visit Potsdam for the day?

Potsdam is known for its Prussian palaces, grand parks and the rococo beauty of Sanssouci. With elegant streets, lakes and deep ties to German history, it feels calmer than nearby Berlin.

A view of Dresden

Day trip from Schönefeld to Dresden by train

Why visit Dresden for the day?

Dresden is known for its baroque skyline, major art collections and the restored Frauenkirche. Set on the Elbe, it balances a grand historic centre with lively modern districts.

A view of Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Day trip from Schönefeld to Lutherstadt Wittenberg by train

Why visit Lutherstadt Wittenberg for the day?

Lutherstadt Wittenberg is best known as the town of Martin Luther and the Reformation. Its compact Altstadt, UNESCO churches and Renaissance streets give it a calm, scholarly feel.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Hanover to Schönefeld

Travel to Schönefeld easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hanover to Schönefeld.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hanover and Schönefeld including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Schönefeld is a coach with an average price of £20.

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Schönefeld:

A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Schönefeld costing on average £43.

A coach is £402 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Schönefeld costing on average £421.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Schönefeld is by train with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Schönefeld take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 52m.

Coach takes on average 4h 56m.

The Hanover to Schönefeld distance is approximately 257 km.
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Schönefeld is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Schönefeld as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hanover to Schönefeld:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Schönefeld, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways, Lufthansa, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Schönefeld by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Schönefeld by coach.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schönefeld by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hanover to Schönefeld:
  • 7 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover to Schönefeld often also extend their vacation to go to Szczecin, Leipzig, Dresden, Prague, Poznan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schönefeld and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Hanover to Schönefeld, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The ideal length of stay in Schönefeld can vary depending on your interests, but typically 1 to 2 days are sufficient to explore its key attractions and enjoy the local atmosphere.

Travelling from Hanover to Schönefeld: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to SchönefeldHow to get to Schönefeld from Hanover

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone