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Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf

Showing times and prices for Apr 28

Cheapest

$22

Average

$48

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

FlixTrain

04:14PM3h27

Cologne Hbf

07:41PMHanover Hbf

$221One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

06:13AM3h28

Cologne Hbf

09:41AMHanover Hbf

$251One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

10:02AM3h39

Cologne Hbf

01:41PMHanover Hbf

$251One-way

0 transfers

ICE 847

09:26AM3h02

Cologne Hbf

12:28PMHanover Hbf

$851One-way

0 transfers

IC 2441

09:09AM3h11

Cologne Hbf

12:20PMHanover Hbf

$851One-way

0 transfers

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m.

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3h 58m Average duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 40m Average duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, April 28

Last updated at 2:32 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixTrain	4:13 AM Cologne Hbf	3h28	7:41 AM Hanover Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 555	On time 6:20 AM Cologne Hbf	2h59	9:19 AM Hanover Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 545	On time 6:26 AM Cologne Hbf	3h02	9:28 AM Hanover Hbf	0 transfersDirect
IC 2441	On time 7:09 AM Cologne Hbf	3h11	10:20 AM Hanover Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 206 · IC 2441	On time 7:11 AM Cologne Hbf	3h09	10:20 AM Hanover Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 847	On time 7:26 AM Cologne Hbf	3h02	10:28 AM Hanover Hbf	0 transfersDirect
IC 2204 · ICE 757	On time 7:38 AM Cologne Hbf	3h23	11:01 AM Hanover Hbf	1 transfer
FlixTrain	8:02 AM Cologne Hbf	3h39	11:41 AM Hanover Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 557	On time 8:20 AM Cologne Hbf	2h59	11:19 AM Hanover Hbf	0 transfersDirect
IC 2049	On time 9:11 AM Cologne Hbf	3h07	12:18 PM Hanover Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 759	On time 9:37 AM Cologne Hbf	3h24	1:01 PM Hanover Hbf	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain	2:14 PM Cologne Hbf	3h27	5:41 PM Hanover Hbf	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf

Showing times and prices for Apr 28

Fastest Journey

2 h 59 m

Average

3 h 14 m

Trains per day

Distance

249 km

Of the 12 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Hanover Hbf every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

ICE 557

10:20AM2h59

Cologne Hbf

01:19PMHanover Hbf

$971One-way

0 transfers

ICE 555

08:20AM2h59

Cologne Hbf

11:19AMHanover Hbf

$851One-way

0 transfers

ICE 847

09:26AM3h02

Cologne Hbf

12:28PMHanover Hbf

$851One-way

0 transfers

ICE 545

08:26AM3h02

Cologne Hbf

11:28AMHanover Hbf

$851One-way

0 transfers

IC 2049

11:11AM3h07

Cologne Hbf

02:18PMHanover Hbf

$851One-way

0 transfers

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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf

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Pros

Short travel time

Comfort

Punctuality

Cons

No wifi

I travelled from Hanover to Cologne on the ICE 2044. The journey was in second class and without seat reservation. It was a very pleasant journey because it was extremely comfortable on the train. This was due to the pleasant temperatures and the ergonomic and comfortable seats. The journey took only a short 3 hours. The train was in a good and well-maintained condition. Unfortunately, there was no wifi.

Pros

WIFI

Punctuality

Cons

Little choice at the bistro

The train journey from Hanover to Cologne with IC 2044 was nothing special. The train was average, the seats comfortable enough, but nothing extraordinary. The journey was on time. The on-board catering was standard. There was not too much choice. The staff on board were friendly and polite. The wifi worked throughout. It was basically a normal train journey with no particular highlights or disappointments.

Pros

Good wifi

Enough seats

Cons

Unpunctual

I travelled from Hanover to Cologne with the ICE 2044 in second class. I found the price very good. Unfortunately, the train was 15 minutes late. The train itself was clean, as were the toilets. I did not reserve a seat, but there were still plenty of seats available on the train. I had very good wifi the whole way.

Pros

Comfort

Punctuality

Board bistro

Cons

None

Overall, my train journey from Hanover to Cologne was extremely satisfying. Comfortable seats, friendly staff and a smooth ticket purchase process made the journey a pleasant experience. The announcements were clearly understandable and informed about the next stops and possible delays. The train left Hanover on time and arrived in Cologne on time. There was a bistro where you could buy coffee and snacks.

Pros

On time

Comfortable

Cons

Unclean toilets

The train journey with IC 2044 from Hanover to Cologne was a pleasant experience overall. The train appeared modern and well maintained. Departure was on time, which was very pleasing. The seats were comfortable and offered sufficient legroom. They were also clean. The journey was mostly quiet and without any major jolts. Only on some sections of the route were there slight vibrations. However, the cleanliness of the toilets blew, which was a clear minus point.

Pros

Short travel time

Board bistro

Punctuality

Cons

Unhygienic toilets

I travelled from Hanover to Cologne on the ICE 2044. It was a second-class journey. In itself, the journey was very pleasant, the journey time was just under 3 hours. The service on board was also good, there was an on-board bistro where coffee and snacks could be bought. There were no delays to my recollection. The train was clean inside, but not the toilets. They were quite dirty.

Pros

Good price

Good train

Easy to use

Cons

None

We are going on a family holiday, like every year. The train is very good, we always take it because our relatives live in Cologne. The train is very hygienic and you get free wifi. You can also charge your mobile phone or laptop. There is also a first-raunt on the train, which is very cool. I can only recommend it. My family loves it too. The toilet is very clean and is cleaned very often during the journey. You can even ring the bell if you want it cleaned. We don't have to do a ticket check, which is also very good. The price is very good for so many people.

Pros

wifi

Board bistro

Direct connection

Cons

Socket had a loose contact

From Hanover to Cologne. Today I travelled from Hanover to Cologne by ICE to see the Cologne Cathedral. The Intercity Express was on time and there were enough free seats. I had a socket at my seat (it had a loose connection) to charge my mobile phone and wifi to go online. Toilets were available and worked perfectly. The staff was nice and friendly. I booked my tickets via the Deutsche Bahn app, where I could also have reserved seats. I bought chocolate bars in the dining car. The train was clean, air-conditioned and only slightly busy. It was a relaxed and beautiful journey.

Pros

Board bistro

Neat train

WIFI

Cons

Unpunctual

I travelled from Hanover to Cologne with IC 2044. The journey was in second class. Fortunately, there was a bistro on board selling coffee and snacks. It was early, after all. The train itself was extremely well maintained and well equipped. There were power sockets and free wifi on board. Unfortunately, the train arrived unpunctually in Hanover and accordingly arrived late in Cologne. With that said, it was a pleasant journey.

Pros

No delay

Fast connection

Cons

Unclean

I travelled with ICE 2044 from Hanover to Cologne. The journey was in second class and I did not reserve a seat. However, there were also plenty of seats, so I didn't have to stand. What was positive was that the train was not delayed at all during the entire journey. I also liked the fact that the journey time was relatively short and that the connection was fast. However, I must criticise that the train was not really clean. There is room for improvement here.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf

Germany

Trains from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $4 (€3)

Distance

154 miles (249 km)

Average train duration

3h 28m

Cheapest ticket price

$5 (€4)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 1m

First train

01:09

Last train

22:16

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $4 (€3)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and National Express from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf trains

You can travel by train to Hanover Hbf from Cologne Hbf with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and National Express for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Cologne Hbf and Hanover Hbf. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 34 min
Cheapest Price: $22
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 14 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains between Cologne Hbf and Hanover Hbf. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Train information from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 3 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: $6

National Express is the leading train company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cologne Hbf - Hanover Hbf train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Train information from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf with National Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 24 min
Cheapest Price: $57
National Express frequency: 6 a day

Travel from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hbf with Ease

Discover the convenience of taking a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hbf and enjoy a smooth, comfortable journey between these two vibrant German cities. Known for its reliability and comfort, the train service operates from Köln Hbf, conveniently departing for journeys to Hannover Hbf throughout the day. Whether you're commuting for business or leisure, Köln Hbf keeps you centrally connected, and Hannover Hbf welcomes you to explore the cultural offerings of Hannover. Ensure your travel plans are seamless by choosing trains from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hbf, right in the heart of Germany's expansive rail network.

Cheap Köln Hbf to Hannover Hbf Train Ticket Options

Traveling from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hbf by train offers a cost-effective and convenient journey through some iconic German locales. Train tickets for this scenic route can be quite affordable if booked in advance, with the cheapest options available at just $5 (€4). On average, you can expect ticket prices around $36 (€30), providing excellent value for a comfortable ride. For those looking to maximize savings while enjoying a pleasant travel experience, aim to plan your trip during November. This month typically offers less crowded trains and lower ticket prices, making it the ideal time for a budget-friendly journey on this popular route.

Train Köln Hbf to Hannover Hbf: DB and FLIXTRAIN Services

Experience a smooth and efficient journey when traveling on the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hbf with leading services such as Deutsche Bahn (DB) and FlixTrain. DB offers a range of trains including the high-speed ICE and comfortable IC trains, ensuring a quick and convenient travel experience. Travelers can enjoy a variety of amenities such as spacious seating, on-board refreshments, and Wi-Fi service to stay connected throughout the trip. FlixTrain provides an affordable alternative with competitive prices and essential services that cater to budget-conscious passengers, ensuring a comfortable and reliable ride. Whether for business or leisure, the train options between these iconic German cities offer flexibility and ease, making train travel the preferred choice.

Discover the Köln Hbf to Hannover Hbf Train Times and Schedule

Embark on a scenic train journey from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hbf, covering a distance of 154 miles (249 km) in approximately 3h 1m. This route offers a comfortable travel experience, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the impressive landscapes of Germany.

The train service between Köln Hbf and Hannover Hbf is quite frequent, with approximately 10 trains operating daily. Trains run every day of the week, ensuring you have plenty of options for travel no matter which day you choose.

If you're planning your travel schedule, it's helpful to know that the first train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hbf typically departs at 01:09, while the last train of the day usually leaves at 22:16. Whether you're an early riser or prefer traveling later, there's a train time that fits your itinerary.

FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf is $26 (€22); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf train travel time is 2 h 40 min for the 154 mile (249 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf leaves at 2: 25 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf leaves at 9: 45 PM.

Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express for the best way to get you to Hanover Hbf. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Cologne Hbf and Hanover Hbf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 45 PM.

A trip to Hanover Hbf from Cologne Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf by train is July.

You have options as you can travel between Cologne Hbf and Hanover Hbf 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Hanover Hbf

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Hanover

The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Hanover.

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