There are 5 ways to get from Hanover to Drachten by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
- Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus 401
5h 10m€60–183Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain 20131 / ...
5h 12m€54–182Bus
- Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Leer ZOBbus 144
- Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus 72009 / ...
6h 26mDrive 312.9 km
- Drive from Hanover to Drachtencar 312.9 km
3h 33m€57–82Fly, train
- Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain
6h 30m€182–371
Hanover to Drachten by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Drachten is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 33m.
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 Leer(Ostfriesl) and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
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 5h 12m.
The distance between Hanover and Drachten is 328 km. The road distance is 312.9 km.
The best way to get from Hanover to Drachten without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €55 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 bus which takes 6h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €190 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Drachten, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein via Leer ZOB, Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Drachten, Splitting via Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 5h 12m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Hannover Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–330
- 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
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstation
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Arriva NL
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More Questions & Answers
Hanover to Drachten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leer ZOB 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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