How to Travel from
Cologne to Hanover
by Plane, Train, Bus or Car
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Cologne, Germany → Hanover, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Hanover
Composite routes from Cologne to Hanover
Cheapest
2 h 33 min
Car
289 km.
from $15
Fastest
57 min
Plane
Route Navigator Cologne - Hanover
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 193 м
193 м
Turn sharp right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 810 м
1 km 810 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, 5 km 561 м
5 km 561 м
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring toward A 3
Clevischer Ring, A 3, 1 km 169 м
1 km 169 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Oberhausen
Oberhausen, A 3, 6 km 483 м
6 km 483 м
Keep right toward A 1
A 1, 101 м
101 м
Keep right and take A 1 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 1, 64 km 796 м
64 km 796 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Dortmund, Frankfurt a.M., Siegen
Dortmund, Frankfurt a.M., Siegen, A 45, 297 м
297 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 45, 365 м
365 м
Keep left and take A 1 toward Bremen, Kassel
Bremen, Kassel, A 1, 22 km 337 м
22 km 337 м
Keep right and take A 2 toward Oberhausen, Hannover, Bielefeld
Oberhausen, Hannover, Bielefeld, A 2, 351 м
351 м
Keep right and take A 2 toward Hannover, Bielefeld
Hannover, Bielefeld, A 2, 178 km 626 м
178 km 626 м
Keep right and take B 6 toward Nienburg, Hannover, -Herrenhausen, -Zentrum, Hannover-Nordhafen
Nienburg, Hannover, -Herrenhausen, -Zentrum, Hannover-Nordhafen, B 6, 296 м
296 м
Keep right and take B 6 toward Hannover-Herrenhausen, Hannover-Zentrum
Hannover-Herrenhausen, Hannover-Zentrum, B 6, 7 km 810 м
7 km 810 м
Turn left onto Bremer Damm and drive toward Hannover, Zentrum
Bremer Damm, Hannover, Zentrum, 2 km 818 м
2 km 818 м
Keep right onto Königsworther Platz and drive toward Messe
Königsworther Platz, Messe, 1 km 641 м
1 km 641 м
Turn left onto Goethestraße and drive toward Hauptbahnhof / ZOB
Goethestraße, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB, 415 м
415 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hanover?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hanover is to rideshare which costs $11.96 - $22.83 and takes 3h 13m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Hanover?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hanover is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Hanover?
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Hanover station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Hanover central bus station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hanover?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hannover Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
How far is it from Cologne to Hanover?
The distance between Cologne and Hanover is 295 km. The road distance is 290.3 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Hanover without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Hanover without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $22.83 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Hanover?
The train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Hanover bus from?
Cologne to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Hanover train from?
Cologne to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Hanover?
The best way to get from Cologne to Hanover is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $22.83 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $38.04 and takes 6h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $652.17 and takes 4h 58m.
Where does the Cologne to Hanover bus arrive?
Cologne to Hanover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.
Where does the Cologne to Hanover train arrive?
Cologne to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Hanover?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hanover is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cologne to Hanover.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Hanover?
Book your Cologne to Hanover train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Hanover?
There are 1421+ hotels available in Hanover. Prices start at $38.97 per night.
Can I share a ride from Cologne to Hanover?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Hanover. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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