Duisburg to Hanover train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

Thu, Sep 10
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Duisburg to Hanover

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 10

Cheapest price on Sep 10

€16

Average ticket price on Sep 10

€32

Fastest journey on Sep 10

2 h 33 m

Average journey duration on Sep 10

2 h 48 m

Trains on Sep 10

6

Distance

229 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Duisburg to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Duisburg to Hanover will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.

Fast trains

On Thu, Sep 10, we found 6 trains from Duisburg to Hanover, including 6 direct services.

On Thu, Sep 10 the direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .

On Thu, Sep 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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
    3:51 PM2h50
    Duisburg
    6:41 PMHanover
    161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrain
    7:44 AM2h58
    Duisburg
    10:42 AMHanover
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrain
    6:51 AM2h50
    Duisburg
    9:41 AMHanover
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrain
    2:51 PM2h50
    Duisburg
    5:41 PMHanover
    191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6:15 PM3h15
    Duisburg
    9:30 PMHanover
    521One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Duisburg to Hanover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. 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 bus costs an average of €15, while a flight costs an average of €360.

Distance: 229 km

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Driving

€17

Average price

€15

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Cheapest

€360

Average price

€40

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 4m

Average total duration

3h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 40m

Average total duration

4h 40m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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

The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Hanover is a bus with an average price of €15.

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

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Hanover costing on average €17.

A bus is €345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Hanover costing on average €360.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Hanover is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Hanover take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 34m.

Flight takes on average 4h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Duisburg and Hanover including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Live departures

Duisburg to Hanover train times

The table below shows live departures for Duisburg to Hanover trains for today, Wednesday, September 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixTrainFlixTrain8:51 AM Duisburg Hbf
2h50
11:41 AM Hanover Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 849
On time
12:08 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h20
2:28 PM Hanover Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn89719 · ICE 559
On time
12:14 PM Duisburg Hbf
3h05
3:19 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26417 · ICE 559+VIAS Rail GmbH2001912:16 PM Duisburg Hbf
3h03
3:19 PM Hanover Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 549
On time
1:06 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h22
3:28 PM Hanover Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26819 · IC 2047
On time
1:38 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h42
4:20 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 941
On time
2:08 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h20
4:28 PM Hanover Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn89723 · ICE 1549
On time
2:14 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h47
5:01 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26421 · ICE 651+VIAS Rail GmbH200232:16 PM Duisburg Hbf
3h03
5:19 PM Hanover Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 641
On time
3:06 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h22
5:28 PM Hanover Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26823 · IC 2045
On time
3:38 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h42
6:20 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 943
On time
4:08 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h20
6:28 PM Hanover Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn89727 · ICE 653
On time
4:15 PM Duisburg Hbf
3h04
7:19 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26425 · ICE 653+VIAS Rail GmbH200274:16 PM Duisburg Hbf
3h03
7:19 PM Hanover Hbf2 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain4:51 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h50
7:41 PM Hanover Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 643
On time
5:06 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h22
7:28 PM Hanover Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26827 · IC 2043
On time
5:38 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h42
8:20 PM Hanover Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 945
On time
6:08 PM Duisburg Hbf
2h20
8:28 PM Hanover Hbf
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Duisburg to Hanover

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Trains from Duisburg to Hanover run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 229 km distance in 2h 26m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
229 km
Average train duration
2h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
€6
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
2h 26m
First train
12:16 AM
Last train
11:57 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Duisburg to Hanover trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Duisburg and Hanover from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 26m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€56
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixTrain Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
€6
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Price
€51
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
18 a day

FAQs: Trains from Duisburg to Hanover

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Duisburg 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Duisburg to Hanover can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Duisburg to Hanover is €17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Duisburg to Hanover is 2h 26m to travel the 229 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Duisburg to Hanover leaves at 12:16 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Duisburg to Hanover leaves at 11:57 PM.
Yes,there are 6 direct trains a day from Duisburg to Hanover with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Duisburg to Hanover, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) for the best way to get you to Hanover. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Duisburg and Hanover and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Hanover from Duisburg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 26m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Duisburg to Hanover is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Duisburg and Hanover including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Duisburg to Hanover

Most Duisburg to Hanover trains use the Duisburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof. Use this guide to compare Duisburg and Hanover train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Duisburg
Arrival train stations in Hanover

Which Duisburg station do trains to Hanover leave from?

Trains from Duisburg to Hanover leave from Duisburg Hbf. The station is 1 km from Duisburg city centre at Duisburg Hbf, Portsmouthplatz 1, 47051 Duisburg.
Duisburg HbfDuisburg Hbf, Portsmouthplatz 1, 47051 DuisburgWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Duisburg Hbf from Duisburg city centre

BusNe 11, Ne 6, Ne 5, Ne 2, Ne 1, 934 E, 920 E, 933, 928, 926, 923, 921, 920 · 6m · €2 · every ~29 min

Duisburg Hbf train station facilities and services

Duisburg 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 and drink

Food options include: Bellagio, Restaurant Mediteran, Café Dobbelstein, Da Roberto

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Duisburg Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Duisburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Duisburg Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Duisburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Duisburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Duisburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Ibis, Plaza, Mercure, Hotel Goldener Hahn.

RheinhausenRheinhausen, Windmühlenstr. 28, 47229 DuisburgWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Rheinhausen from Duisburg city centre

Rheinhausen is 5 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb33, Re42 · 8m · €3 · every ~4 min
Bus921 · 29m · €3 · every ~4 min
921 · 33m · €3 · every ~4 min
Re42, Rb33 · 37m · €4

Rheinhausen train station facilities and services

Rheinhausen 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 and drink

Food options include: Arcadas Grill, Mykonos Grill Pizzeria, Eis-Café Romeo, Tor 6

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Rheinhausen. ATMs are available at Rheinhausen.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Rheinhausen. Information desks are available at Rheinhausen.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Rheinhausen. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rheinhausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Rheinhausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Rheinhausen.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Belweder.

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