How to get from Hamburg to Hanover
- 132 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h
- 29 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Hanover. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 132 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
132 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €23Reading date not recorded | 4h 08m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Sep 28 | 2hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€23Reading date not recorded4h 08m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Sep 282h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Hanover: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg central → Hanover centralbus
FlixBus·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Hamburg to Hanover
FlixBus runs 29 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:15 and the last at 21:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 29 | 04:15 | 21:45 |
All departures
- 04:15
- 05:15
- 06:15
- 07:50
- 08:35
- 08:45
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:35
- 09:50
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 13:30
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 16:30
- 17:00
- 17:40
- 18:00
- 18:05
- 18:15
- 18:40
- 19:05
- 19:15
- 19:45
- 20:10
- 20:45
- 21:10
- 21:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 28
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusHamburg central-Hanover centralBook →
Deutsche BahnHamburg-HannoverBook →Airport shuttle busHannover Airport-HanoverBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Hanover works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Hamburg central to Hanover central, about 2h. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Hanover: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Hanover?
The most useful route takes about 2h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Hanover?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:15 and the last at 21:45, from Hamburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Hanover?
29 a day with FlixBus, between 04:15 and 21:45.
Which station does the bus from Hamburg to Hanover leave from?
Hamburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hanover from Hamburg?
About 132 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Hanover cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Hamburg to Hanover?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Hanover?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026