Frankfurt am Main to Hanover distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 337 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 26 min. The straight-line distance is 262 km (163 miles); Hanover lies to the NNE of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 262 km | 50 min |
| Car (road) | 337 km | 3 h 26 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover would cost roughly 682–916 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 337 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Frankfurt am Main and Hanover is at 51.24° N, 9.19° E.
The nearest town is Naumburg, Landkreis Kassel, Hessen — about 131 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Hanover?
By car it is 337 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 26 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Hanover is 262 kilometres (163 miles or 142 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover?
The driving distance is 337 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 26 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Frankfurt am Main?
Hanover lies to the NNE (16°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 50 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover cost?
Over 337 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Hanover would cost roughly 682–916 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
Distances from Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Braunschweig | 71 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 km |
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