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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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 €17.
Distance: 250 km
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€45 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m 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 Hanover to Berlin
How to get from Hanover to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 12724:17 AM2h31Hanover Hbf6:48 AMBerlin Hbf€171One-way0 transfers
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ICE 12724:17 AM2h31Hanover Hbf6:48 AMBerlin Hbf€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain7:44 PM1h26Hanover Hbf9:10 PMBerlin Spandau€261One-way0 transfers
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ICE 15412:42 AM2h53Hanover Hbf5:35 AMBerlin Hbf€171One-way0 transfers
ICE 1272 · 182424:17 AM2h23Hanover Hbf6:40 AMBerlin-Gesundbrunnen station€211One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain7:44 PM1h36Hanover Hbf9:20 PMBerlin Hbf€261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 AM3h15Hanover Central Station8:25 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM3h11Hanover Central Station3:10 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 PM3h20Hanover Central Station10:30 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Berlin:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Berlin costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Berlin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, enno, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Berlin by train.
- 21 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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