The average train between Hanover and Stafford takes 20h 23m and the fastest train takes 12h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Stafford at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 20h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 51m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Stafford station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 23m.
Hanover to Stafford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Stafford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Hanover to Stafford train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hanover and Stafford is 801.1 km. The road distance is 1,100 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Stafford via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 49m.