The average train between Hanover and Bruges takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Bruges. 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 every 2 hours between Hanover and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Bruges at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Bruges station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Hanover to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Hanover to Bruges train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Hanover and Bruges is 465.8 km. The road distance is 608 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bruges via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 49m.