There are 4 ways to get from Hanover to Drachten by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain 20105 / ...
4h 29m€51–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N881 / ...
- Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
5h 20m€28–47Drive 312.9 km
- Drive from Hanover to Drachtencar 312.9 km
3h 33m€58–84Train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hengelotrain 77
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain
- Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Drachten, Ringwegbus 20
5h 32m€51–119
Hanover to Drachten by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Drachten is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Hanover to Drachten is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Drachten. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein via Bremen Fernbusterminal and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Drachten. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Groningen via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Hanover and Drachten is 323 km. The road distance is 312.9 km.
The best way to get from Hanover to Drachten without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €50 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Hanover to Drachten, including transfers.
Hanover to Drachten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.
Hanover to Drachten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Hanover to Drachten is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Drachten, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Drachten, Splitting via Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein via Bremen Fernbusterminal, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Hanover to Drachten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.
Hanover to Drachten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Drachten is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Hanover to Drachten.
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