- Distance: 295.1 km
- Duration: 2h 58m
The average train between Hannover and Cologne takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
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 2:19 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover station and arriving at Cologne station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
Hannover to Cologne train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hannover to Cologne train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Hannover to Cologne train tickets online with FlixTrain GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hannover and Cologne is 250.8 km. The road distance is 295 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 41m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.
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