Hanover is one of the major cities in northern Germany and the capital of Lower Saxony. It's known as a important economic hub, where many trade fairs and conventions take place. It also has a wide array of options for lovers of art, culture and history. Many of the night trains which are Hamburg bound also have a stop in Hanover.

There are direct night train connections between Hanover and these cities:

• Germany (Munich, Augsburg,...)
• Austria (Vienna, Linz, Innsbruck,...)
• Switzerland (Zurich, Basel)