The average train between Hanover and North Rhine-Westphalia takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to North Rhine-Westphalia. 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 3 hours between Hanover and North Rhine-Westphalia. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:31 PM which arrives into North Rhine-Westphalia at 12:33 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hanover station and arriving at North Rhine-Westphalia station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
Hanover to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Hanover to North Rhine-Westphalia train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hanover and North Rhine-Westphalia is 179.3 km. The road distance is 295 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–240 and the journey takes 2h 41m.