What is the cheapest way to get from Hanover to Wacken Open Air?

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Wacken Open Air is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanover to Wacken Open Air?

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Wacken Open Air is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Wacken Open Air?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Wacken Open Air. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Wacken Mühlenweg via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Heeslingen Heimathaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Wacken Open Air?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Wacken Open Air. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Itzehoe via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Hanover to Wacken Open Air?

The distance between Hanover and Wacken Open Air is 266 km. The road distance is 227 km.

How do I travel from Hanover to Wacken Open Air without a car?

The best way to get from Hanover to Wacken Open Air without a car is to train and line 6170 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Hanover to Wacken Open Air?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Hanover to Wacken Open Air, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Wacken Open Air bus from?

Hanover to Wacken Open Air bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Wacken Open Air train from?

Hanover to Wacken Open Air train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Where does the Hanover to Wacken Open Air bus arrive?

Hanover to Wacken Open Air bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Hanover to Wacken Open Air train arrive?

Hanover to Wacken Open Air train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Hamburg Dammtor station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Wacken Open Air?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Wacken Open Air is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Hanover to Wacken Open Air.

Where can I stay near Wacken Open Air?

There are 392+ hotels available in Wacken Open Air.

Hanover to Wacken Open Air - 4 ways to travel via train, line 6170 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hanover to Wacken Open Air by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train, line 6170 bus
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain Rb
3. Take the bus from Heeslingen Heimathaus to Wacken Mühlenwegbus
4h 19m
Drive 227 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hanover to Wacken Open Aircar 227 km
2h 11m
€33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N66 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Neu Wulmstorf, Erich-Kästner-Straßebus Re6
6h 7m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Itzehoetrain Rb
5h 27m
€57–126

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Distance: 266.5 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Wacken Open Air, Germany?

You can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Wacken Open Air via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Neu Wulmstorf, Erich-Kästner-Straße, Heeslingen Heimathaus, and Wacken Mühlenweg in around 6h 7m.

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