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Train Düsseldorf → Hannover

Schedule & travel time

1h 40m 157 km 27 trains/day
ICE IC RE

Route overview

1h 40m

Fastest time

2h 0m

Avg. duration

157

Kilometers

27

Trains per day

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By train from Düsseldorf to Hannover

An important rail connection: The train connection from Düsseldorf to Hannover is one of the most important ICE connections rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 1h 40m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 157 kilometers and is served by about 27 trains every day. This frequency lets you plan your journey flexibly.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC, RE.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Düsseldorf to Hannover saves you about 18 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Hannover?

The fastest connection from Düsseldorf to Hannover takes 1h 40m. The average travel time is 2h 0m.

How many trains run daily from Düsseldorf to Hannover?

About 27 trains run daily on the Düsseldorf - Hannover route. Train types include ICE, IC, RE.

What is the route from Düsseldorf to Hannover?

The direct connection covers 157 km.

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0h 31m71 km
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Return journey

Hannover Düsseldorf

More connections

Düsseldorf → Duisburg0h 11mDüsseldorf → Wuppertal19mDüsseldorf → Neuss10mDüsseldorf → Köln0h 21mHamburg → Hannover1h 4mWolfsburg → Hannover0h 31mMagdeburg → Hannover1h 18m
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Schedule data last updated: 12/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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