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Trip Summary
There are 39 daily trains from Greifswald to Hanover. Traveling by train from Greifswald to Hanover usually takes around 6 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 31 minutes.
Distance | 192 mi (309 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 31m |
Lowest price | €38.67 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Greifswald to Hanover?
There are 3 train lines with service from Greifswald to Hanover. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 27 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 6 | 5h 17m | €87.50 |
Deutsche Bahn | 27 | 6h 8m | €87.95 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 8 | 8h 25m | €47.83 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Greifswald to Hanover start from €39, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Hanover. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Greifswald leaves from Bahnhofstraße 36 and one other station. And in Hanover trains arrive at Hannover Anderten-Misburg and 2 other train stations.
From Greifswald to Hanover train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 25 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hanover faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 31 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 8 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Hanover.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Greifswald and Hanover is approximately 192 miles, or 309 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 15 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Greifswald to Hanover on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Greifswald at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 39 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Hanover to Greifswald.
City Information
Hanover
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Situated on the River Leine, Hanover is the largest city in the German state of Lower Saxony. This historic city is now an important commercial center and home to a large university, the Leibniz University Hanover.
Aside from industry, Hanover is known for being a hub for festivals in Germany. The city is always celebrating something, but two of the biggest events are the hugely popular Oktoberfest Hanover and the Hanover Schutzenfest, a target shooting competition.
Even if you skip the revelry at these festivals, Hanover offers a rich cultural experience in its world-class museums, theaters, and galleries. One of Hanover's cultural centerpieces is the Hanover Opera House. Built in 1852, this impressive building hosts opera performances during opera season, from September to June.
Like most of Germany, Hanover is extremely accessible thanks to robust transport options. Hanover Airport is served by many major airlines, while the train station has many connections from various destinations across the country. Plus, intercity bus service on BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, FlixBus, and more connects Hanover to other German cities, including Dresden, Cologne, Hamburg, and more.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Greifswald?
Main departure station: Bahnhofstraße 36
There are two stations in Greifswald where you can board the train to Hanover.
All train stations in Greifswald:
Bahnhofstraße 36
Greifswald Süd
Where is the train station in Hanover?
Main arrival station: Hannover Anderten-Misburg
There are more train stations and stops in Hanover than most cities. Most trains from Greifswald will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Hanover:
Train stations in Hanover:
Hannover Anderten-Misburg
Hannover-Vinnhorst
Hannover Karl-Wiechert-Allee
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