The average train between Hanover and Schleswig-Holstein takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Schleswig-Holstein. 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 Schleswig-Holstein. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Schleswig-Holstein at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Schleswig-Holstein. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Schleswig-Holstein station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Hanover to Schleswig-Holstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Schleswig-Holstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Hanover to Schleswig-Holstein train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Schleswig-Holstein is 201.9 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 48m.