Direct connections mean you can get to Berlin quickly and comfortably without changing trains. Here’s a selection of direct connections – you can find more by checking the timetable.

• From Basel SBB to Hanover: journey time around 5.5 hours; direct connections in the online timetable.
• From Zurich to Hanover: journey time around 8.5 hours; direct connections in the online timetable.
• Other direct connections.

Services on the train.

The SBB EuroCity offers the following services:

SBB Restaurant

The ICE offers the following services:

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• Free entertainment on the ICE PortalLink opens in new window.
• DB RestaurantsLink opens in new window.

The SBB EuroCity offers the following services:

• SBB Restaurant
• Free WiFi

Night trains run every evening from Zürich HB and Basel SBB to Hanover. For a relaxed journey.

• From Zürich HB on the Nightjet. Direct connections in the online timetable.
• From Basel SBB on the Nightjet. Direct connections in the online timetable.

Comfort categories and services on the night train.

Details on how to buy tickets, the different comfort categories and the services on night trains can be found on our Nightjet page.

Purchase tickets to Hanover easily via the timetable: online at SBB.ch and in the SBB Mobile app.

• Buy tickets online
• Buy tickets in the SBB Mobile app

For information on booking group travel to Hanover, please visit the international group tickets page.

Interrail is an inexpensive and flexible way to travel to Hanover. Tip: Discover the city as part of an Interrail trip through Germany or across several countries – you’ll often travel cheaper than with Point-to-Point Tickets.

Would you like to book your train and hotel together for your short break or long weekend? We have the ideal offers for your holiday.

Book your train and hotel package trip easily and affordably as a one-stop service: with our partner Railtour. Take advantage of an attractive choice of accommodation and extensive know-how in travel planning.

Kramerstrasse.

Museum lovers have their every wish fulfilled in Kramerstrasse in the heart of Hanover’s old town. This historic street in the old town connects the square at the Marktkirche (Market Church) with the Hohe Ufer and the riverside promenade. Besides the museums, Kramerstrasse teems with culinary delights and shopping opportunities.

Maschsee.

In the 19th century, the old town of Hanover had to deal with frequent floods. This gave rise to the idea of building an artificial lake. The Maschsee played an important role during the World Wars – today it is a brilliant local recreation area and fish breeding ground and is popular with water sports enthusiasts.

Lüttje Lage.

Lüttje Lage is served at various festivals and restaurants and is even available in retail outlets. Hanover’s traditional beverage is a mixture of Lüttje-Lagen draught beer and grain spirit. The drinking style is equally traditional: two glasses are used simultaneously to pour the beer and grain brandy into the mouth - aprons and bibs are provided for beginners. The mixed drink originated in the 15th century and gave Hannover its current status on the brewing scene.