The average train between Wilhelmshaven and Hanover takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Wilhelmshaven 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 Wilhelmshaven and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Wilhelmshaven is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Hanover at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wilhelmshaven to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Wilhelmshaven station and arriving at Hanover station via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Wilhelmshaven to Hanover train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Wilhelmshaven to Hanover train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Wilhelmshaven to Hanover train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Wilhelmshaven and Hanover is 168.5 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 2h 59m.