The average train between Hanover and Frankfurt (Main)Messe takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover to Frankfurt (Main)Messe. 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 hourly between Hanover and Frankfurt (Main)Messe. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Frankfurt (Main)Messe at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Frankfurt (Main)Messe. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Frankfurt (Main)Messe station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Hanover to Frankfurt (Main)Messe train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Frankfurt (Main)Messe train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Frankfurt station.
The distance between Hanover and Frankfurt (Main)Messe is 262.3 km. The road distance is 338 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €60–260 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice a week.