By Plane

The nearest major airport is Hannover-Langenhagen, 55km (34 miles) away.

By Train

The Hameln Bahnhof lies on the Hannover-Hameln-Altenbeken line, with frequent connections. Depending on the train, trip time from Hannover ranges from 45 to 55 minutes. For information, call tel. 01805/996633 (www.bahn.de).

By Bus

Local and regional bus service to nearby towns and Hannover is available from Grossraum-Verkehr Hannover (tel. 01803/19449; www.gvh.de). Buses stop in front of the Hauptbahnhof.

By Car

It takes 3 hours to reach Hameln from Frankfurt and 6 to 7 hours from Munich. From Frankfurt, head northeast along the A5 Autobahn, then north on the A7, and finally west on A27. From Munich, take the A9 Autobahn north to Nürnberg, the A3 west to Würzburg, then the A7 north toward Hannover, and finally take the A27 west to Hameln.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.