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289 km.
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Hanover, Germany → Cologne, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hanover to Cologne

Composite routes from Hanover to Cologne

Cheapest
2 h 28 min
Car
289 km.
from $15
Fastest
57 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
DB Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 40m
3 times a day
$29.26–$41.98
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
DB Bus
Website
52 min
Hourly
+49 30 311682904
+49 30 311682904
Call
Airlines
Found: 7
KLM
Website
Air France
Website
Lufthansa
Website
British Airways
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Swiss
Website
Lufthansa City
Website
KLM
Website
3h 47m
Every day
$152.67–$559.79
Air France
Website
6h 7m
Every day
$165.39–$458.01
Lufthansa
Website
3h 16m
Every day
$139.95–$572.52
British Airways
Website
4h
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
$108.14–$458.01
Austrian Airlines
Website
5h 22m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$190.84–$699.74
Swiss
Website
3h 45m
Monday to Saturday
$139.95–$597.96
Lufthansa City
Website
3h 25m
Monday to Friday
$59.80–$432.57
Train operators
Found: 7
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Urlaubs-Express
Website
NS
Website
52 min
Every 4 hours
$24.17–$59.80
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
38 min
6 times a week
$31.81–$69.97
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
2h 41m
Hourly
$63.61–$76.34
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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National Express
Website
1h 24m
Hourly
$26.72–$39.44
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
2h 12m
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flixtrain
Website
3h 32m
5 times a day
$26.72–$39.44
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Urlaubs-Express
Website
1h 3m
Once daily
$108.14–$139.95
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
3h 15m
Hourly
$13.99–$29.26
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

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 $11.96 - $25 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 train which takes 2h 41m and costs $22.83 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

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 291.3 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 $22.83 - $65.22 .

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 FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Cologne train from?

Hanover to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Hanover to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hanover to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $22.83 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $35.87 and takes 4h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $652.17 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Hanover to Cologne bus arrive?

Hanover to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Hanover to Cologne train arrive?

Hanover to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, 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 43m 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.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.

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.
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