Moin and welcome to my Lower Saxony blog

Entering by train

There are several long-distance train connections to Lower Saxony. Direct connections are available, for example, from Amsterdam, Berlin, Frankfurt or Cologne. In addition, there is a connection from Copenhagen to Hamburg. More information and timetables can be found on the Deutsche Bahn website.

Train travel in Lower Saxony

The federal state has a very good rail network, so you can reach all regions by public transport. However, train tickets in Germany are expensive. That is why it is usually cheapest to buy a so-called “Länderticket” (regional day tickets). With this ticket (dt.: Niedersachsen-Ticket) you can use the trains and trams of the local public transport all over Lower Saxony as often as you want for one day. In addition, the ticket is also valid on most buses. The ticket costs 24 €. For each additional person you have to pay 5 € (maximum 5 persons). You can find more information about these tickets on the Deutsche Bahn website.

Entering by bus

The cheaper alternative is to use long-distance buses, which travel to Lower Saxony from many major German and European cities. There are connections, for example, to Hannover, Göttingen, Osnabrück or Oldenburg. Flixbus* offers a good service and I used it myself many times.

Bus travel in Lower Saxony

The federal state has a very good bus network, so you can reach all regions by public transport. Each region has its own bus company, so prices and validity vary depending on the region. The cheapest way is usually to buy a day ticket. If you bought the above-mentioned “Länderticket” for trains, you could usually use it on the buses as well.  

Entering by car

You are most flexible with your own car. The larger cities are well connected to the highway network. But also the Harz mountains, the Lüneburg Heath, the North Sea or other sights in Lower Saxony can be reached quickly and easily by car. There is no speed limit on German highways, so driving requires a bit more concentration.