There are 5 ways to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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 Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
2h 31m€40–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leipzig Halle Airport to Hanover central bus stationbus N1367
3h 45m€22–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Hanover248 km
2hDrive 248 km
- Drive from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanovercar 248 km
2h€37–53Fly
- Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane LEJ - HAJ
4h 13m€160–600
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover is to drive which takes 2h and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig Halle Airport and arriving at Hanover central bus station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen and arriving at Hannover Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Leipzig Airport (LEJ) and Hanover is 247 km. The road distance is 248 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €95.
The train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Hannover Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig Halle Airport station.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen station.
The best way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €600 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Leipzig Airport (LEJ), Germany and Hanover, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Hannover Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig Halle Airport to Hanover central bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Leipzig-Halle Airport to Hannover Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–600
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Leipzig-Halle Airport to Hannover Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €150–650
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- 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 Leipzig Halle Airport to Hanover central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Hanover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hanover.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leipzig Airport (LEJ) and Hanover. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.