Hannover Airport public transport guide

Hannover2 routesUpdated 2026-10-07

Getting to and from Hannover Airport by public transport, without the guesswork. Hannover Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of public transport options to choose from — two in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

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S-Bahn Hannover

S-Bahn Hannover, operated by DB Regio, provides the direct rail link between Hannover Airport (HAJ) and the city. Line S5 runs from the terminal station beneath Terminal C to Hannover Hauptbahnhof and continues toward Hameln and Paderborn. Services are integrated with the GVH local transport network, offering step-free access at the airport station and convenient interchange to regional, long-distance, and local transport at Hannover Hbf.

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S5

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S-Bahn line S5 links Hannover Flughafen (station under Terminal C) directly with Hannover Hauptbahnhof and continues via key destinations such as Weetzen and Hameln toward Paderborn Hauptbahnhof. The line is operated by DB Regio as part of the S-Bahn Hannover network and provides seamless connections at Hannover Hbf to regional and long-distance services.

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ÜSTRA

ÜSTRA is the Hannover public transport operator running the city's buses and light rail within the GVH network. Its bus line 470 connects Hannover Airport with Langenhagen and Stöcken, with the airport stop beside Terminal C. Tickets are the regular GVH network fares, so the line works with local passes and ticket apps, and it links to tram lines 1 and 5.

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470

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Bus line 470 runs from Hannover Airport, where the stop sits near Terminal C, through Langenhagen Zentrum, Godshorn and Bahnhof Vinnhorst to Stöcken. It connects with tram line 1 in Langenhagen and tram line 5 in Stöcken, and is ticketed on standard GVH fares.

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