Going to a Christmas market? Good news: most Christmas markets open as early as November. You can already buy train tickets to Christmas markets until 9 December.
Do you want to visit a Christmas market after 9 December? Then, in some cases, you will have to be a little patient when buying train tickets. Due to a new schedule from 10 December, we cannot yet sell some tickets. But don't worry. We can let you know when tickets are available on your desired travel day:
This way you will always be the first to know and benefit from the lowest prices.
You will have an unforgettable Christmas in Hanover. Visit the traditional Christmas market in the Altstadt with more than 150 stalls, take a stroll through the medieval fairytale Christmas village and marvel at the Finnish Weihnachtsdorf the Ballhofplatz.
From Amsterdam Central Station you can travel with Intercity Berlin directly to Hanover in 4.19 hours. Book your Christmas trip from € 28. View your itinerary using the international itinerary planner.
With Intercity Berlin you can travel from Amsterdam Central Station directly to the centre of Hanover. You can also board the train Hilversum, Amersfoort, Apeldoorn, Deventer or Hengelo. In 4 hours and 16 minutes you'll be standing the middle of Hanover!
| Route | Travel time | Transfer | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Hanover | 4.19 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Amersfoort - Hanover | 3.43 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Hanover | 3.58 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Hanover | 4.43 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Arnhem - Hanover | 4.08 | 1 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
The Christmas market in Hanover is open from 27 November to 22 December 2023 (subject to change).
Want to combine your Christmas visit to a city getaway? Hanover makes it very easy to admire the 36 main attractions - such as the New City Hall and the Königliche Gärten Herrenhausen. Follow the red line (Der Rote Faden) that runs across the middle of the road and enjoy the sights!
Travel at your convenience in 4.19 hrs directly to the centre of Hanover.
Not 1, not 10 but 25! This hip and historic city has 25 Christmas markets.
Be inspired by the top 5 Christmas markets you can easily travel to by train. So that, wherever you look, you can enjoy the charming stalls, food and lights.
Be inspired by the top 5 Christmas markets you can easily travel to by train. So that, wherever you look, you can enjoy the charming stalls, food and lights.