Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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Compare train and bus for Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m.

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€40 Average price	€18 Average price Cheapest
4h 18m Average duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 10m Average duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz

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Trains from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€17) but you can travel from only $17 (€13) 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 $17 (€13)

Distance

154 miles (248 km)

Average train duration

3h 48m

Cheapest ticket price

$22 (€17)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 59m

First train

01:43

Last train

21:09

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $17 (€13)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains

You can travel by train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz with Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain for as low as $36 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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 Messe/Deutz 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.

Deutsche Bahn from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: $36
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 16 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 Hanover Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz. 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.

FAQs: Trains from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz

FAQs: Travel by train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz.

Cheap train tickets from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz can start from as little as $19 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz is $56 (€46); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz is 2 h 53 min to travel the 154 mile (248 km) long route, with around there are 13 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz leaves at 1: 43 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz leaves at 4: 23 PM.

There are 13 trains a day from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Hanover Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to Cologne Messe/Deutz from Hanover Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 53 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz by train is April.

You have options as you can travel to Cologne Messe/Deutz from Hanover Hbf 2 different ways: train or bus.

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Popular train stations from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz

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

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