Train connections in Hannover, Germany

This is the connection listed on Die Bahn. They believe that it is doable. We have not found them wrong in the several trips that we have taken. I would say that it is wise to be ready to transfer when the train pulls into the station. Most Germans will be up with their bags in hand waiting to exit the arriving train. It is a good idea to follow that example. These non-stop ICE trains leave Hannover hourly for Frankfurt. If you have a particular reason to suspect that you can not make the connection (luggage,etc.) then plan/reserve expecting an hour layover. Good luck with your travels. Gary

Thank you. Appreciate your suggestions.

Two years ago I would have said you're definitely going to make it. Today, now that Siemens hasn't been able to deliver new bullet trains to Deutsche Bahn in two years and DB now has to run all of their available trains with no buffer trains left over the sad reality is that you're most likely going to make it provided it's in the first half of the day. If it's in the second half chances are you may not be able to get to Hannover on time for your connecting train. However, changing trains at Hannover Hbf is very easy. There is one huge tunnel with plenty of shops, snack bars etc. connecting all the tracks. On the one hand side of the tunnel regular stairs go down to that tunnel, in the center it's an elevator and on the other hand side it's an escalator. So if you end up standing in front of the stairs but need to haul luggage don't worry, keep on walking on the platform...

Here, https://cms-bahnhof.noncd-web.db.de/sites/default/files/pdf/hannoveramplandb_vst_a4web.pdf, is the layout of the Hannover station. The German Rail (Bahn) website show some of those connections taking place between tracks 8 and 9. Other connections are between tracks 7 and 9. Those changes do not require use of the tunnel, since both tracks end against a common platform. Just walk to the end of the train platform and go over to the next platform. Up_date: After studying that station layout, I don't think that is a common end platform. It might be necessary to go down the stairs to the tunnel from tracks 7/8, then back up to track 9, but either way, it's not a long way. Just be sure you are at the end of the car, ready to get off, when the train stops (it's not a plane, you can get up).

IF you don't already have tickets, there are several non-stop trains, and cheap, depending on when you're traveling. If you have to go through Hannover, here's a diagram of the station. (I was typing as Lee was posting!) Very manageable...if your train is on time...see again the previous suggestion on that topic.