The average train between Hanover and Hirtshals takes 15h 12m and the fastest train takes 11h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Hirtshals. 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 Hanover and Hirtshals. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Hirtshals at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 15h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




11h 37m • 4 changes
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11h 48m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Hirtshals. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Hirtshals station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
Hanover to Hirtshals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Hirtshals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hirtshals St. station.
Book your Hanover to Hirtshals train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) and Nordjyllands Trafikselskab.
The distance between Hanover and Hirtshals is 580.7 km. The road distance is 884 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hirtshals St. via Hamburg Hbf, Odense St., Aarhus H, and Aalborg St. in around 11h 24m.