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Cologne to Hannover Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Hannover Hbf takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Hannover Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h
Duration
295 km
Distance
€55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cologne to Hannover Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Hannover Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Hannover Hbf at 12:29 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Hannover Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Hannover Hbf.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 295.1 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Hannover Hbf, Lower Saxony, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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