The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover to Berlin
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€57
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Berlin will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 18 trains that leave Hanover for Berlin on Wed, Nov 19, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct trains cover the 250 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.
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ICE 741
ICE 947
ICE 2515
ICE 655
ICE 645
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Compare train and bus for Hanover to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 250 km
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€35 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Hanover to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Berlin trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 553 | On time 8:22 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h44 | 10:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 543 | On time 8:31 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h45 | 10:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 141 | On time 9:04 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h47 | 10:51 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2575 | On time 9:31 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h45 | 11:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 555 | On time 10:22 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h44 | 12:06 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:44 AM Hanover Hbf | 2h00 | 12:44 PM Berlin Ostbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:44 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h48 | 12:32 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hanover to Berlin
Trains from Hanover to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 250 km distance in 33m.
Distance 250 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, enno from Hanover to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, enno trains will get you between Hanover and Berlin from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
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enno
FAQs: Trains from Hanover to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Hanover Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hanover to Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the main entrance.
- Balzac Coffee
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- asiahung
- Mr. CLOU
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Pizza Hut
- & many more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Grand Hotel Mussmann
- IntercityHotel Hannover
- Hotel Loccumer Hof
- Located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
- Aioli
- Alter Bahnhof Anderten
- Schützenhaus Anderten
- Eiscafe Cortina da Stella
- Pizzeria Taormina
- Bei Edgar
- Subway
- Malatya Grill
- Bahnhof Leinhausen
- Café am Turm
- Singapur
- Restaurant Ofelia
- Hotel in Herrenhausen
- Öz Antalya Kebap
- Ricklinger Döner
- China-Imbiss Jasmin
- Coimbra
- Trocadero
- Sportlertreff
- Kervan Döner
- Café Engelke
- Hotel Mecklenheide
- Brela
- Ginkgo
- TRIO Ristorantino Eiscafe und Bar
- Alte Mühle
- Werkhof Restaurant
- Hashigo Sushi
- Asia Imbiss Kok
- Klitsche
- Waldgasthaus Entenfang
- Pizza 96
- Praga Grill
- Pizza Master
- Mercure Hotel am Entenfang
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Mommsen-Eck
- Hotel Orion
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- EnergieHotel
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Fook Lam Mun
- Schützen-Wirtin
- Loretta am Wannsee
- Lorettas Almhütte
- Bonverde am Wannsee
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Saigon Kitchen 1985
- Agostino
- Friedhard's
- Genç
- Haus Gotland
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Potsdamer Straße.
- Vapiano
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
- The Curtain Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz
- The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
- Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: shopping and dining area
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, S26
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Dante
- Dalinji
- Addis Abeba
- Phan Gia
- Econtel Berlin Charlottenburg
- Aparotel Berlin
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- Asia Snack
- Asia Imbiss
- Trattoria "La Terrazza"
- PapaAri
- LebensArt
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Motel One Berlin-Ku'Damm
- Hecker's Hotel
- Hotel Indigo Berlin Ku'damm
- Restaurant Freischwimmer
- Melissa
- Hafengarten
- Löcknitz-Forelle Imbiß
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Espresso House
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Hangmee
- Restaurant Freischwimmer
- Schneeweiß
- Eatalian
- East Side Hotel
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Hotel Klassik Berlin
- Michelberger Hotel
- La Pergola
- Paella
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- Ivbergs Hotel
- Aspria Spa + Sporting Club + Hotel
- Landmark eco Hotel Berlin
- Caffè Kamee
- Oase Adlershof
- Gerdan's Café
- Esskultur
- Airporthotel Berlin - Adlershof
- ADAPT APARTMENTS Berlin GmbH
- L'Annam
- Das Café
- Müggelschlößchen
- Tresoli
- Bölsche 126
- Ristorante Pantalone
- Kaffeehaus Zeltinger
- Lindner & Feinbäckerei
- Adriatic
- Floh
- Trattoria Gioachino
- Restaurant Scheune
- Waldmeister
- Vietnam Today
- Thai Sushi
- Herkules II
- Mahlsdorfer Grillhaus
- Hotel-Pension Draheim
- Pension Werner
- Shaan
- Restaurant Louis
- Su Nuraghe
- Restaurant Villa Rixdorf
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Burger King
- Cafe & Eis
- Thai Hang Bistro
- Trattoria Sole di Sicilia
- Hotel und Rasthof Grunewald
- Fisherman's
- Trattoria Monticchiello
- Marians Imbiss
- Ristorante Da Guiliano
- Alt Tegel
- Efes
- Café Lebensart
- Piazza Fontana
- Restaurant Dubrovnik
- Döner Zimmer
- Café Kent
- Silber Cafe Bar
- Balgaran 2
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Zagreb
- Sirtaki Taverna
- Duo
- La Ronda
- Fünf & Sechzig
- Scorpion
- Arema
- Lichtblick
- Gästehaus Axel Springer
- Hotel garni Aaberna
- Mercure Hotel Moa Berlin
- Coffee Star
- Uferlos
- Sotto
- Julius
- Eigenart Appartements
- Arena Inn
- Bistro Waldschulallee
- Funkturm-Restaurant
- Messesnack Kleiner Stern
- La Forchetta
- Papa Grill
- Tumabé
- DoubleEye
- Yogi-Haus
- Hotel Pension Delta
- Hotel Schöneberg
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