What is the cheapest way to get from Hanover to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €11 - €23 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanover to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Hanover to Cologne?

The distance between Hanover and Cologne is 295 km. The road distance is 291.1 km.

How do I travel from Hanover to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Hanover to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €20 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Hanover to Cologne?

The train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf takes 2h 41m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Cologne bus from?

Hanover to Cologne bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Cologne train from?

Hanover to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hanover to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €20 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Hanover to Cologne bus arrive?

Hanover to Cologne bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Hanover to Cologne train arrive?

Hanover to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Cologne is 291 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Hanover to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Hanover to Cologne?

Book your Hanover to Cologne train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hanover to Cologne?

Book your Hanover to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hanover and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hanover to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Hanover to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2h 41m
€20–210
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Colognerideshare 291.9 km
3h 15m
€11–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
3h 36m
Drive 291.1 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Colognecar 291.1 km
2h 32m
€42–61
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 32m
€150–333
Train via Minden
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Minden, Bahnhoftrain S1
2. Take the train from Minden(Westf) to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
4h 48m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 24m
€137–336

Hanover to Cologne by train

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Distance: 295.1 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–210 and the journey takes 2h 41m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hannover Hbf to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Essen Hbf and Südviertel, Essen in around 3h 36m.

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