The average train between Leeuwarden and Hanover takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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 4 times a day between Leeuwarden and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Hanover at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Hanover station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Leeuwarden to Hanover train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Hanover train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Hanover train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Blauwnet and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Hanover is 279.6 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Hannover Hbf via Zwolle and Hengelo in around 4h 50m.