How to get from Frankfurt to Hanover
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Frankfurt to Hanover by price and travel time.
- 263 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 4h 40m
- 16 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Hanover. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 263 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 9, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
263 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €146Checked Oct 13 | 8h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €45Older observation | 5h 54m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Older observation | 4h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€146Checked Oct 138h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€45Older observation5h 54m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€17Older observation4h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Hanover: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt central → Hanover centralbus
FlixBus·4h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Frankfurt to Hanover
FlixBus runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:50 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 03:50 | 23:25 |
All departures
- 03:50
- 04:50
- 07:55
- 08:55
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 13:00
- 22:25
- 23:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusFrankfurt central-Hanover centralBook →
LufthansaFrankfurt am Main-Hannover AirportSee live options and dates →Local busHannover Airport-Hanover centralBook →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-Kassel, Kassel-HannoverBook →Airport shuttle busHannover Airport-HanoverBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, Local bus, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Hanover works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Frankfurt central to Hanover central, about 4h 40m. In total it's roughly €17 over 4h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Hanover: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Hanover?
The most useful route takes about 4h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Hanover?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:50 and the last at 23:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Hanover?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 03:50 and 23:25.
How far is Hanover from Frankfurt?
About 263 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Hanover cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €17. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Hanover?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, Local bus, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Hanover?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 13 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 9 Oct 2026