The average train between Madrid and Hannover Hbf takes 30h 29m and the fastest train takes 25h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Hannover Hbf. 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 Madrid and Hannover Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Hannover Hbf at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 30h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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35h 58m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid to Hannover Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Hannover Hbf. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Hannover Hbf station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 29m.
Madrid to Hannover Hbf train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Hannover Hbf train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Madrid to Hannover Hbf train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Hannover Hbf is 1,677 km. The road distance is 2,506 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 18h 30m.