Fastest way from Hanover to Berlin: Train, about 3h 10min (from €14). Cheapest: Bus, from €9 (about 3h 11min – 3h 40min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 10, 2026): FlixBus, FlixTrain; main departure point: Hanover Central Bus Station.
There are 2 ways to get from Hanover to Berlin
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Companies selling this route on 12Go
Offers listed on 12Go on November 10, 2026 for a departure on December 1, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.
| Company | Mode | Departs from | From | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | Train | Hanover Central | €14 | 1 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Hanover Central Bus Station | €9 | 18 |
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Practical tips
Both modes take a similar time on this route, so the cheaper ticket is often the smarter pick. Check both prices for your exact date before booking, rather than assuming the train is faster or the bus is cheaper.
Bus and train leave from different places in Hanover. Read the departure stop or station on your e-ticket the day before, and save the address on your phone so you do not end up at the wrong site.
Fares for both bus and train rise as the date approaches, especially on Fridays and Sundays. Booking a few weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of departures and the lowest prices.
Buses can board quickly and bays are sometimes hard to find. Arrive well before departure, find your platform or bay, and have your e-ticket ready on your phone, ideally with offline access.
If you continue from Berlin to Prague, Warsaw or Copenhagen the same day, leave a generous gap between arrival and your next departure, and check which Berlin stop the onward service uses.
The journey experience
Hanover to Berlin is one of Germany's easiest city-to-city hops, and the good news is that you will not be overthinking it for long. Both the train and the long-distance bus run this route regularly, they land you in the capital at similar times, and the real choice comes down to how much you want to spend and how flexible your plans are. The comparison table on this page shows both side by side.
The train is the comfortable option: you get a seat with more legroom, power sockets on many services, space to walk around and a café or snack option on board, and it drops you at a central station with direct city connections. The long-distance bus is the budget pick, with reclining seats, luggage space under the coach and often free Wi-Fi, on operators such as FlixBus. Both are straightforward, so you are not sacrificing much by choosing the cheaper one.
Our advice: if your dates are fixed and you can book early, check the bus first, since it usually costs less for a similar journey. If you are travelling on a flexible day or want a more relaxed ride, the train is a solid choice. Before you go, always check the exact departure stop or station on your e-ticket, so you head to the right place and never miss your connection onward to Prague, Amsterdam or beyond.
Frequently asked questions — Hanover → Berlin
Both are good choices and take a similar time. The bus is usually the cheaper option, starting from €9, while the train starts from €14 and offers more space and comfort. If price matters most, pick the bus; if you want a more relaxed ride, choose the train.
By train, the journey takes about 3 h 10 to 3 h 50 depending on the service. By bus, it takes about 3 h 10 to 3 h 40. The two modes are very close, so the difference in time rarely decides which one to take.
Bus tickets start from €9 and typically go up to €13. Train tickets start from €14 and typically go up to €15. Prices vary with the date and how early you book, so reserving ahead usually gets you the lowest fare.
The train usually leaves from Hanover's main station, while buses may use a different stop. The exact departure and arrival points are shown on your e-ticket, so check them before you travel and save the address on your phone.
Yes. You can book bus and train tickets online through the booking button on this page and receive your e-ticket by confirmation. Keep it on your phone, ideally saved offline, and show it when boarding.
Why visit Berlin?
- ✓ Walk through the Brandenburg Gate and see the Reichstag dome with its panoramic views of the city
- ✓ Explore the East Side Gallery, a 1.3 km stretch of the Berlin Wall covered in murals
- ✓ Spend a day on Museum Island, home to the Pergamon Museum and the Neues Museum
- ✓ Dance the night away in legendary techno clubs of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg
- ✓ Taste a currywurst or a döner kebab in Kreuzberg and browse the Markthalle Neun street food nights
When to visit Berlin?
TEMPERATE OCEANIC-CONTINENTAL CLIMATE
May to September — mild, sunny days and long evenings ideal for parks, beer gardens and terraces
What to do in Berlin?
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How long to visit Berlin?
Plan 3 to 4 days to cover Berlin properly: day one for Mitte (Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Museum Island), day two for the Wall history (East Side Gallery, Bernauer Strasse, Checkpoint Charlie), day three for neighborhoods like Kreuzberg, Neukölln and Prenzlauer Berg. With a fourth day, add Potsdam (Sanssouci) by S-Bahn. Book the Reichstag dome slot online several days ahead and get a multi-day transit pass.
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