The average train between Hanover and Brest takes 14h 38m and the fastest train takes 11h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Brest. 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 4 times a day between Hanover and Brest. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Brest at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover to Brest? 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 Hanover to Brest. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Brest station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
Hanover to Brest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Brest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brest station.
Book your Hanover to Brest train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Brest is 1,098.7 km. The road distance is 1,433 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Brest via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 15m.