Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

€27

Average ticket price on Sep 20

€68

Fastest journey on Sep 20

3 h 15 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

3 h 15 m

Trains on Sep 20

34

Distance

246 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 852 · S19
    9:31 PM3h24
    Hanover Hbf
    12:55 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    €271One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 550 · 26844
    10:40 PM3h54
    Hanover Hbf
    2:34 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    €341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2444 · 89736
    7:40 PM3h30
    Hanover Hbf
    11:10 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    €381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2044 · 89716
    9:40 AM3h31
    Hanover Hbf
    1:11 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    €401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 550 · 26844 · S19
    10:40 PM3h45
    Hanover Hbf
    2:25 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    €441One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a flight costs an average of €453.

Distance: 152 miles (246 km)

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Train
Flight
Bus
Driving

€60

Average price

€453

Average price

€20

Average price

Cheapest

€46

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 19m

Average total duration

2h 19m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 15m

Average total duration

5h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 57m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Lufthansa City Airlines

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen:

A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen costing on average €60.

A bus is €433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen costing on average €453.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 13m.

Bus takes on average 5h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hanover Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €60 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-14.10. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train times

The table below shows live departures for Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 650 · S19
Delayed
10:50 AM 12:40 PMHanover Hbf
3h15
3:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 950 · S19
Delayed
11:33 AM 1:31 PMHanover Hbf
3h24
4:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · 89724
On time
1:40 PM Hanover Hbf
3h30
5:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 558 · S19
On time
2:40 PM Hanover Hbf
3h15
5:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 858 · S19
On time
3:31 PM Hanover Hbf
3h24
6:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2440 · 89728
On time
3:40 PM Hanover Hbf
3h30
7:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1127 · ICE 622 · S19
On time
3:41 PM Hanover Hbf
3h54
7:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 556 · S19
On time
4:40 PM Hanover Hbf
3h15
7:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 856 · S19
On time
5:31 PM Hanover Hbf
3h24
8:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2442 · 89732
On time
5:40 PM Hanover Hbf
3h30
9:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 554 · S19
On time
6:40 PM Hanover Hbf
3h15
9:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2444 · 17377 · Bus RE6
On time
7:40 PM Hanover Hbf
3h46
11:26 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 552 · 89738
On time
8:40 PM Hanover Hbf
3h31
12:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Sunday, September 20
Deutsche BahnIC 2040 · 89708
On time
5:39 AM Hanover Hbf
3h32
9:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1271 · ICE 316 · 89710
On time
5:53 AM Hanover Hbf
4h18
10:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 242 · ICE 515 · S19
On time
5:56 AM Hanover Hbf
4h29
10:25 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 573 · ICE 128 · S19
On time
6:53 AM Hanover Hbf
3h59
10:52 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 946 · 17411 · S19
On time
7:31 AM Hanover Hbf
3h24
10:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 654 · S19
On time
8:40 AM Hanover Hbf
3h15
11:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 575 · ICE 126 · S19
On time
8:53 AM Hanover Hbf
3h59
12:52 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 954 · S19
On time
9:31 AM Hanover Hbf
3h24
12:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 954 · S19
On time
9:31 AM Hanover Hbf
3h24
12:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2044 · 89716
On time
9:40 AM Hanover Hbf
3h31
1:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 652 · S19
On time
10:40 AM Hanover Hbf
3h15
1:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 124 · S19
On time
10:53 AM Hanover Hbf
3h59
2:52 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 952 · S19
On time
11:31 AM Hanover Hbf
3h24
2:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 952 · S19
On time
11:31 AM Hanover Hbf
3h24
2:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2046 · 89720
On time
11:40 AM Hanover Hbf
3h31
3:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

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Trains from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 06:31, the last at 07:40. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 2h 44m.

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 €10
Distance
152 miles (246 km)
Average train duration
3h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
€19
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
2h 44m
First train
6:31 AM
Last train
7:40 AM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sat
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 €10

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hanover Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 44m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€19
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FAQs: Trains from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €19, while the average price is around €60.
The train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen takes 2h 44m and runs 10 per day.
The first train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen leaves at 6:31 AM.
The distance by train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is 152 miles (246 km).
The last train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen leaves at 7:40 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
The cheapest way to get from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is by bus, with a cost of around €10.
Yes, you can take the train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
Since both Hanover Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen include Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Maastricht, Venlo.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

Most Hanover Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains use the Hannover Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Hanover Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Hanover
Arrival train stations in Cologne
Hannover HbfErnst-August-Platz 1, 30159, Hannover, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Hannover Hbf from Hanover city centre

Bus120 · 10m · every ~10 min
170, 700, 500, 300 · 12m · every ~35 min

Hannover Hbf train station facilities and services

Hannover Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.

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