How to travel from Hanover to Cologne

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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 bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 155 miles (250 km)

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€22

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3h 44m

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3h 14m

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4h 56m

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from Hanover to Cologne

How to get from Hanover to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Hanover to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM6h05
Hanover Central Station
01:05PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM6h05
Hanover Central Station
01:05PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 654
08:40AM2h35
Hanover Hbf
11:15AMCologne Hbf
$581One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
10:23AM3h26
Hanover Hbf
01:49PMCologne Hbf
$411One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1548
08:56AM3h13
Hanover Hbf
12:09PMCologne Hbf
$531One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
06:23PM3h27
Hanover Hbf
09:50PMCologne Hbf
$351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:35AM5h35
Hanover Central Station
08:10AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$251One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4057+Lufthansa CitylineLH1978
09:20AM3h10
Hannover Airport
12:30PMCologne Bonn Airport
$4671One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4073+LufthansaLH1984
01:30PM3h40
Hannover Airport
05:10PMCologne Bonn Airport
$5731One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4073+LufthansaLH1986
01:30PM5h25
Hannover Airport
06:55PMCologne Bonn Airport
$5871One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Hanover to Cologne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hanover to Cologne, 69,81% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Hanover to Cologne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Hanover to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hanover and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Cologne is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Cologne:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Cologne costing on average $11 (€8).

A train is $309 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Cologne costing on average $316 (€251).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 10m.

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Hanover to Cologne is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Cologne is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hanover to Cologne:
  • 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 (Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hanover to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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