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Hannover to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hannover and Cologne takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Hannover to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration
295 km
Distance
€50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hannover to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Hannover and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hannover is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 35m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 35m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 35m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 35m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 35m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hannover to Cologne? 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 Hannover to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 295.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Hannover, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 2h 41m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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