The average train between Heidelberg and Hanover takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Hanover. 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 Heidelberg and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Hanover at 4:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Hanover station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Heidelberg to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Heidelberg to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Heidelberg and Hanover is 337.5 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 47m.