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The average train between Hanover and Cologne Central Station takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Hanover to Cologne Central Station. 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 Hanover and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 2:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Köln Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
Hanover to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Hanover and Cologne Central Station is 248.6 km. The road distance is 292 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 2h 41m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.
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