What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover is to bus via Essen which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Hanover?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Hanover central bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Hanover?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf and arriving at Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover?

The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Hanover is 310 km. The road distance is 296.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €50 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover bus from?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover train from?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €50 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 4h.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover bus arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover train arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover is 296 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover?

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Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
3h 19m
€53–242
Bus via Essen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
4h 31m
€24–41
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Hanoverrideshare 296.2 km
2h 36m
Drive 296.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanovercar 296.2 km
2h 36m
€42–61
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CGN - HAJ
4h
€120–250
Train via Werther
1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 19 / ...
4h 18m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hanover central bus stationbus N3217 / ...
5h 15m
€29–50
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
3h 38m
€119–352
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane DUS - HAJ
5h 13m
€143–349

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hanover by train

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Distance: 310.1 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Germany and Hanover, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–230 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hannover Hbf via Essen central train station and Essen Hbf in around 4h 31m.

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