Hanover Hbf to Hamburg train with metronom

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

€36

Average ticket price on Sep 17

€42

Fastest journey on Sep 17

1 h 11 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

1 h 16 m

Trains on Sep 17

32

Distance

135 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.

Fast trains

On Thu, Sep 17, we found 32 trains from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, including 32 direct services.

On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .

On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 586
    7:36 PM1h21
    Hanover Hbf
    8:57 PMHamburg Hbf
    €361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1284
    7:22 PM1h17
    Hanover Hbf
    8:39 PMHamburg Hbf
    €361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 4
    8:18 PM1h17
    Hanover Hbf
    9:35 PMHamburg Hbf
    €361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 784
    8:36 PM1h21
    Hanover Hbf
    9:57 PMHamburg Hbf
    €361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 576
    7:08 PM1h21
    Hanover Hbf
    8:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    €371One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Hanover Hbf to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 135 km

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Driving

€27

Average price

€13

Average price

Cheapest

€23

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 47m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg:

A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg costing on average €36.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hanover Hbf and Hamburg including taking a train and bus.

Live departures

Hanover Hbf to Hamburg train times

The table below shows live departures for Hanover Hbf to Hamburg trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIC 60470
Delayed
4:00 AM 5:58 AMHanover Hbf
1h55
5:59 AM 5:59 AMHamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 572
Delayed
9:38 PM 11:08 PMHanover Hbf
1h22
10:57 PM 10:57 PMHamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Thursday, September 17
Deutsche BahnICE 1126
On time
8:25 AM Hanover Hbf
1h11
9:36 AM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 888
On time
8:36 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
9:57 AM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 776
On time
9:08 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 686
On time
9:36 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
10:57 AM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 76
On time
10:18 AM Hanover Hbf
1h20
11:38 AM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 886
On time
10:36 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
11:57 AM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 774
On time
11:08 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 684
On time
11:36 AM Hanover Hbf
1h21
12:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnECE 8
On time
12:08 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 882
On time
12:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
1:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 772
On time
1:19 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
2:40 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 682
On time
1:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
2:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 74
On time
2:19 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
3:40 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 880
On time
2:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
3:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 770
On time
3:08 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 680
On time
3:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
4:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 6
On time
4:18 PM Hanover Hbf
1h15
5:33 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 788
On time
4:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
5:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 578
On time
5:08 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 588
On time
5:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
6:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 72
On time
6:18 PM Hanover Hbf
1h20
7:38 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 786
On time
6:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
7:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 576
On time
7:08 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1284
On time
7:22 PM Hanover Hbf
1h17
8:39 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 586
On time
7:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
8:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnECE 4
On time
8:18 PM Hanover Hbf
1h17
9:35 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 784
On time
8:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 574
On time
9:17 PM Hanover Hbf
1h22
10:39 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 584
On time
9:36 PM Hanover Hbf
1h21
10:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 70
On time
10:17 PM Hanover Hbf
1h24
11:41 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg

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Trains from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 14:36. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 1h 8m.

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
135 km
Average train duration
1h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
€7
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
1h 8m
First train
6:08 AM
Last train
2:36 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
14 days
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: metronom, Deutsche Bahn from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg trainsmetronom, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hanover Hbf and Hamburg from €7. 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
1h 8m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€7
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
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
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

metronom

About
Metronom Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH is a German railway company that has been connecting Northern Germany since 2003. Based in Uelzen, it focuses exclusively on passenger transport, operating services from Hamburg to Bremen, Lüneburg, Uelzen, Hanover, and Göttingen. The company also runs services under the brand Enno from Wolfsburg to Hanover and Hildesheim. Metronom is partly state-owned, with its trains, which can reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, being rented from the state transport company Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH (LNVG). They are known for their yellow and blue double-decker trains, offering amenities like extra legroom and refreshments.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average metronom Duration
1h 42m
Cheapest metronom Price
€29
metronom frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one large piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations not included, can be purchased separately
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs need ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg 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 Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hanover Hbf to Hamburg is €36; 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 Hanover Hbf to Hamburg is 1h 8m to travel the 135 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 Hanover Hbf to Hamburg leaves at 6:08 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg leaves at 2:36 PM.
Yes,there are 8 direct trains a day from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg with metronom, Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg, you can count on metronom, Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Hamburg. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Hanover Hbf and Hamburg and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Hamburg from Hanover Hbf is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 8m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hanover Hbf and Hamburg including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Hanover Hbf to Hamburg

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

Departure train stations in Hanover
Arrival train stations in Hamburg
Hannover HbfErnst-August-Platz 1, 30159, Hannover, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Hannover Hbf from Hanover city centre

Bus120 · 10m · every ~10 min
170, 700, 500, 300 · 12m · every ~35 min

Hannover Hbf train station facilities and services

Hannover 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: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

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

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.

More about Hannover Hbf

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