How to get from Hannover Hbf to Varel by train?

From Hannover Hbf to Varel by train

To get from Hannover Hbf to Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE8 train from Hannover Hbf station to Bremen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC56 train and finally take the RE18 train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf station to Varel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The train schedule from Hannover Hbf may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Varel on the Moovit app.

164min
Train - RE8RE8
Train - IC56IC56
Train - RE18RE18
Walk to Varel
Leaves from Hannover Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hannover Hbf
  • 2
    Train - RE8RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Bremerhaven-Lehe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bremen Hbf
    79 min
  • 4
    Train - IC56IC56
    Wait for train
    IC56
    Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
    30 min
  • 6
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Wilhelmshaven Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Varel
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Varel
    Walk to
    Varel
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hannover Hbf to Varel

The distance between Hannover Hbf, Bremen & Lower Saxony and Varel, Bremen & Lower Saxony is approximately 197.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hannover Hbf to Varel by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bremen & Lower Saxony – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Hannover Hbf to Varel

To check the train schedule from Hannover Hbf to Varel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hannover Hbf) and destination (Varel), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hannover Hbf to Varel?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Train line RE8, Train line IC56, Train line RE18.

  • Is there a direct train between Hannover Hbf and Varel?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hannover Hbf to Varel?

    The RE8 train line goes from Bremerhaven-Lehe station near Hannover Hbf in Hannover to Bremen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bremen Hbf station near Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hannover Hbf to Varel by train?

    The total travel time between Hannover Hbf in Hannover and Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony by train is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hannover Hbf to get to Varel?

    Get on the RE8 train from the Bremerhaven-Lehe station near Hannover Hbf in Hannover.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hannover Hbf and Varel?

    Get off the train at the Bremen Hbf station, which is closest to Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony.

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