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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Cologne:
A train is $0.77 (€0.62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Cologne costing on average $21 (€17).
A train is $410 (€332) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Cologne costing on average $431 (€349).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Flight takes on average 6h 50m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $54 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€27). The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 28m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Cologne
How to get from Hanover to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 15402:46 AM3h29Hanover Hbf6:15 AMCologne Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 15402:46 AM3h29Hanover Hbf6:15 AMCologne Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 5546:40 PM2h34Hanover Hbf9:14 PMCologne Hbf$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain6:23 PM3h32Hanover Hbf9:55 PMCologne Hbf$221One-way0 transfers- FlixTrain10:23 AM3h18Hanover Hbf1:41 PMCologne Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
- IC 20405:39 AM3h06Hanover Hbf8:45 AMCologne Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM6h05Hanover Central Station1:05 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$231One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:40 AM5h40Hanover Central Station8:20 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$251One-way0 transfers
LH4077+
LH19766:05 AM6h20Hannover Airport12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4151One-way1 transfer
LH2091+LH19768:35 AM3h50Hannover Airport12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport$6971One-way1 transfer- LH4077+
LH53496:05 AM3h50Hannover Airport9:55 AMCologne Bonn Airport$8271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Cologne:
A train is $0.77 (€0.62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Cologne costing on average $21 (€17).
A train is $410 (€332) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Cologne costing on average $431 (€349).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Flight takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cologne by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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