Cheapest
Average
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Fastest Journey
2 h 38 m
Average
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
249 km
Of the 38 trains that leave Hanover Hbf for Cologne Hbf every day 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 154 miles (249 km) | |
Average train duration | 2 h 38 min | |
Average train ticket price | $28 (€26) | |
Train frequency | 32 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 28 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf cover the 154 miles (249 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 38 min with our travel partners like FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 32 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $28 (€26), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $19 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from Hannover Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.
Find the best trains between Hanover Hbf and Cologne Hbf with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $19 (€18). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking 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 to Cologne Hbf from 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.
Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf train information with Deutsche Bahn:
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Hannover Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Hannover Hbf, is located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) from the city center of Hanover Hbf.
The most popular arrival train station, Köln Hbf, is located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city center of Cologne Hbf.
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