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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £243.
Distance: 337 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£68 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £243 Average Price | £56 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  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 the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Hanover, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Hanover:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Hanover costing on average £68.
A coach is £211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Hanover costing on average £243.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 27m.
Coach takes on average 7h 53m.
You'll arrive about 42m sooner (3h 57m by train vs 4h 39m by car). Tickets start at around £68 compared to roughly £56 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.
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.
How to get to Hanover from Heidelberg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Hanover is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Hanover are Hamburg, Bremen, Berlin, Goslar and Brunswick. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Hanover on Omio.
Hamburg is Germany's great port city, known for its harbour, canals and maritime character. Historic warehouse districts sit alongside modern architecture, while music, nightlife and waterside neighbourhoods give the city an energetic but grounded feel.
Bremen is a historic Hanseatic city on the Weser, known for its market square and the Town Musicians of Bremen. Its compact centre mixes brick Gothic architecture, maritime heritage and a relaxed northern character.
Berlin is Germany’s capital, known for its layered history and creative, straightforward character. The Brandenburg Gate, museum collections and traces of the Berlin Wall sit among green spaces, varied districts and a strong nightlife culture.
Goslar is known for its well-preserved medieval centre and the UNESCO-listed Rammelsberg mine. Timber-framed houses, cobbled lanes and imperial history give the town a calm, historic character.
Brunswick is a historic city in Lower Saxony known for its medieval heritage and Henry the Lion. Around Burgplatz, museums, old-town streets and a lively student scene give it a thoughtful, relaxed character.
Travel to Hanover 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 Heidelberg to Hanover.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Hanover:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Hanover costing on average £68.
A coach is £211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Hanover costing on average £243.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 27m.
Coach takes on average 7h 53m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Hanover as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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