The average train between North Rhine-Westphalia and Hanover takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from North Rhine-Westphalia 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 every 2 hours between North Rhine-Westphalia and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from North Rhine-Westphalia is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Hanover at 12:23 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Rhine-Westphalia station and arriving at Hanover station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
North Rhine-Westphalia to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
North Rhine-Westphalia to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your North Rhine-Westphalia to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between North Rhine-Westphalia and Hanover is 179.3 km. The road distance is 295 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–240 and the journey takes 2h 43m.