Hannover Airport is an international airport serving the city of Hannover, which is the capital of the German state of Lower Saxony. The airport is located 11 km from the city center, in Langenhagen. You can get to the city center from Hannover Airport using a variety of transportation alternatives but the most preferred option is by train. You can also get to the city center by bus, taxi, and car.
Train
The S-Bahn trains are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. S-Bahn line S5 provides transportation from the airport station, which is located in Terminal C, to the city. Trains on this line run every 30 minutes and take about 20 minutes to get to the city center. A single ticket for this line costs 5 Euros.
Bus
Another way to get to the city from the airport is by bus. The bus stop is located right by Terminal C. Bus route 470 provides convenient transportation to the Langenhagen city center. This bus line runs every 30 minutes.
Taxi
Taxis are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Taxis are easily accessible on the arrivals level outside of the terminal exits. A taxi to downtown Hannover from the airport takes about 20 minutes. The total fare costs around 20 Euros.
Rental Car
Since Hannover Airport is conveniently connected to the motorway, renting a car to get to the city center is extremely easy. Hannover is one of the most favorable cities in the world in terms of urban transportation. You can rent a car at Hannover Airport from the car rental center, located on the arrivals level between Terminal A and Terminal B.
Renting a car is also a great transportation alternative for getting around in the city during your trip. Traffic in the city is next to none. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, and Sixt.
Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019