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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 250 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€41 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Hanover
How to get from Berlin to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Hanover is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain4:48 PM1h32Berlin Spandau6:20 PMHanover Hbf€131One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain4:48 PM1h32Berlin Spandau6:20 PMHanover Hbf€131One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain8:50 AM1h30Berlin Spandau10:20 AMHanover Hbf€271One-way0 transfers
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ICE 277 · ICE 6464:28 AM1h50Berlin Hbf6:18 AMHanover Hbf€171One-way1 transfer
ICE 6464:23 AM1h55Berlin Hbf6:18 AMHanover Hbf€171One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain4:49 PM1h31Berlin Spandau6:20 PMHanover Hbf€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM3h15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:15 AMHanover Central Station€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 PM3h15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)3:10 AMHanover Central Station€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:00 PM3h20Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)5:20 PMHanover Central Station€191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Hanover:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Hanover costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Hanover as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hanover by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hanover by train.
- 22 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 11 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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