The average train between Hanover and Nordhausen takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover to Nordhausen. 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 Nordhausen. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Nordhausen at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Göttingen and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover to Nordhausen? 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 Nordhausen. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Nordhausen station via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Hanover to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nordhausen station.
Book your Hanover to Nordhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
The distance between Hanover and Nordhausen is 121 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Nordhausen via Göttingen and Eichenberg Bahnhof in around 2h 15m.