The average train between Zurich and Hanover takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Hanover at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Hanover? 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 Zurich to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station via Basel SBB station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Zurich to Hanover train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Zurich and Hanover is 562.8 km. The road distance is 702 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 7h 23m.