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Berlin to Hanover train

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Information about the Berlin to Hanover train

Travel by train from Berlin to Hanover. 37 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Berlin at 3h 22m and the last at 23h 24m, allowing you to cover the 245.67 km distance in as little as 2h 49m.

Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Hanover

How much does a train ticket from Berlin to Hanover cost?

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. Create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be informed of the best deals in advance.

How long does a journey on a train from Berlin to Hanover take?

The train journey between Berlin and Hanover takes 3h 07m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Berlin to Hanover?

Allow 2h 49m to travel between Berlin and Hanover on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Berlin to Hanover each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 37 trains that run on the Berlin to Hanover route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Berlin and Hanover?

You can reach Hanover from Berlin via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Berlin and Hanover by train?

By train, about 245.67 km separate Hanover from Berlin.

What time is the first train from Berlin to Hanover?

If you’re an early riser, you can catch the Berlin to Hanover train at 3h 22m.

What time is the last train from Berlin to Hanover?

If you prefer a later departure, take the last train leaving Berlin at 23h 24m.

To leave Berlin, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: BERLIN-GESUNDBRUNNEN, BERLIN HBF, BERLIN - SPANDAU, BERLIN - CHARLOTTENBURG.

At Hanover, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: HANNOVER HBF.

Which train companies operate trains from Berlin to Hanover?

For your journey from Berlin to Hanover, you can travel with Deutsche Bahn (DB).

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Hanover?

The price of a Berlin – Hanover train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Berlin to Hanover thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Hanover.

Price of a Berlin – Hanover Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Hanover: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Berlin to Hanover at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Berlin – Hanover

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Berlin – Hanover Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Berlin to Hanover. For last-minute train tickets from Berlin to Hanover, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Berlin to Hanover and alternative routes

For your journey to Hanover, if a direct train is available from Berlin, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Berlin to Hanover?

If you're travelling from Berlin to Hanover, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Berlin to Hanover on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Berlin to Hanover train?

To travel from Berlin to Hanover, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Berlin to Hanover by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Berlin - Hanover guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

What on-board services are available on the Berlin to Hanover train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Berlin to Hanover route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Which stations does the train from Berlin to Hanover depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Berlin Hbf

Berlin Hbf

Located on the banks of the Spree since 2006, Berlin's central station, also known as Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Hbf), is a model of modernity and the largest station in Europe by size. With trains passing through to all parts of Germany, as well as to France, Denmark, Poland and Austria, Berlin is also a lively, unmissable capital that visitors can easily explore thanks to its many local lines. Set off to discover the German capital by train.

How do I get to Berlin Hauptbahnhof station?

Although very large, Berlin is easy to get around thanks to its S-Bahn (suburban trains) and U-Bahn (underground) lines. You can quickly reach the station on foot from sights such as the Brandenburg Gate or the Reichstag. From elsewhere, take lines U5, S3, S5, S7 and S9, which all lead to the station.

What are the main destinations from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station?

From Berlin Hauptbahnhof, board one of the many trains to reach numerous destinations in Germany and Europe.

What services are available at Berlin Central Station?

Finding your way around Berlin can seem complicated. Fortunately, Berlin Central Station has thought of everything. The tourist office on the first floor of the station lets you plan your trip down to the last detail. The station also has a particularly wide range of shops, with more than 80 outlets where you can eat or buy souvenirs. Passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. Everything you need is there to discover Berlin in the best possible conditions.

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Berlin to Hanover train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
3h 22m 6h 18m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin-Gesundbrunnen
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 646
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
4h 36m 7h 28m 2h 52m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 946 - Deutsche Bahn (DB) 956
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
5h 32m 8h 28m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 644
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Brandenburg Hbf
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
5h 41m 8h 37m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 654
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
6h 39m 9h 28m 2h 49m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 944 - Deutsche Bahn (DB) 954
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
6h 44m 10h 23m 3h 39m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin - Spandau
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 872
  • Hamburg Hbf
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 585
  • Hamburg - Harburg
  • Luneburg
  • Hannover Hbf
7h 32m 10h 28m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 642
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
7h 41m 10h 37m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 652
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
7h 46m 11h 23m 3h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin - Spandau
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 606
  • Hamburg Hbf
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 787
  • Hamburg - Harburg
  • Luneburg
  • Hannover Hbf
8h 38m 11h 28m 2h 50m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 942 - Deutsche Bahn (DB) 952
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
8h 44m 12h 23m 3h 39m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin - Spandau
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 870
  • Hamburg Hbf
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 587
  • Hamburg - Harburg
  • Luneburg
  • Hannover Hbf
9h 32m 12h 28m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 640
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
9h 43m 12h 39m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 650
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
9h 46m 13h 23m 3h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin - Spandau
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 604
  • Hamburg Hbf
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 789
  • Hamburg - Harburg
  • Luneburg
  • Hannover Hbf
10h 39m 13h 28m 2h 49m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 940 - Deutsche Bahn (DB) 950
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
11h 32m 14h 28m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 548
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
11h 43m 14h 39m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 558
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
11h 46m 15h 23m 3h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin - Spandau
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 602
  • Hamburg Hbf
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 881
  • Hamburg - Harburg
  • Luneburg
  • Hannover Hbf
12h 39m 15h 28m 2h 49m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 848 - Deutsche Bahn (DB) 858
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
12h 44m 16h 23m 3h 39m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin - Spandau
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 178
  • Hamburg Hbf
  • Connection: 36 min
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 681
  • Hamburg - Harburg
  • Luneburg
  • Hannover Hbf
13h 32m 16h 28m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 546
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
13h 41m 16h 37m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 556
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
13h 46m 17h 23m 3h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin - Spandau
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 600
  • Hamburg Hbf
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 883
  • Hamburg - Harburg
  • Luneburg
  • Hannover Hbf
14h 38m 17h 28m 2h 50m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 846 - Deutsche Bahn (DB) 856
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
15h 32m 18h 28m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 544
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
15h 41m 18h 37m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 554
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
15h 46m 19h 23m 3h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin - Spandau
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 508
  • Hamburg Hbf
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 885
  • Hamburg - Harburg
  • Luneburg
  • Hannover Hbf
16h 38m 19h 28m 2h 50m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 844 - Deutsche Bahn (DB) 854
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
16h 44m 20h 23m 3h 39m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin - Spandau
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 176
  • Hamburg Hbf
  • Connection: 36 min
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 685
  • Hamburg - Harburg
  • Luneburg
  • Hannover Hbf
17h 32m 20h 28m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 542
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
17h 41m 20h 37m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 552
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
18h 34m 21h 24m 2h 50m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 842 - Deutsche Bahn (DB) 852
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
19h 32m 22h 28m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 540
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
19h 41m 22h 37m 2h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 550
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
20h 39m 23h 41m 3h 02m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 840
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
23h 19m 2h 42m 3h 23m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1540
  • Berlin-Wannsee
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Brandenburg Hbf
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf
23h 24m 2h 42m 3h 18m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Berlin - Charlottenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 3743
  • Berlin-Wannsee
  • Connection: 05 min
  • Berlin-Wannsee
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1540
  • Potsdam Hbf
  • Brandenburg Hbf
  • Magdeburg Hbf
  • Braunschweig Hbf
  • Hannover Hbf