The average train between Hannover and Madrid takes 28h 3m and the fastest train takes 25h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Hannover to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Hannover and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hannover is at 3:31 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 28h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 21m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Hannover to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hannover to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Hannover station and arriving at Madrid station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 3m.
Hannover to Madrid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hannover to Madrid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Hannover to Madrid train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Hannover and Madrid is 1,677.2 km. The road distance is 2,506 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 18h 18m.