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Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 9 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		18:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 33m	21:56	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
		10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 19m	13:42	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express		06:28	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		06:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	09:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:41	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 33m	11:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
		14:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 19m	17:42	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express		06:28	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 10 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		18:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 28m	21:51	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	21:14	Hbf	Fastest
		10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 26m	13:49	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 13m	09:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		07:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 19m	10:59	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 6m	10:46	Hbf	No tags
		14:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 27m	17:50	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 13m	09:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 11 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		18:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 34m	21:57	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	21:14	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		08:50	Hannover ZOB	5h 5m	13:55	Hbf	No tags
		10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 32m	13:55	Hbf	No tags
WestfalenBahn + National Express		06:09	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	10:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		07:31	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 3m	10:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 6m	10:46	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		12:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	15:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 12 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		18:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 28m	21:51	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	21:14	Hbf	Fastest
		10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 26m	13:49	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express		06:28	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		06:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	09:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 35m	09:15	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW		19:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 20m	00:00	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
		14:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 27m	17:50	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 13 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 26m	13:49	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	21:14	Hbf	Fastest
		18:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 28m	21:51	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express		06:28	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		06:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	09:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 35m	09:15	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW		19:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 20m	00:00	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express		06:28	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 14 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 26m	13:49	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	21:14	Hbf	Fastest
		18:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 28m	21:51	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express		06:28	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		06:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	09:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 35m	09:15	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW		19:31	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 39m	23:10	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express		06:28	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 15 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 26m	13:49	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	21:14	Hbf	Fastest
		14:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 27m	17:50	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express		06:28	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		06:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	09:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 35m	09:15	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW		19:40	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 20m	00:00	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
		18:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 28m	21:51	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Hanover to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 2 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 31,231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35train per day

3h 2mAverage duration

155 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCOP 64,348 - COP 246,242	Average duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCOP 31,231 - COP 604,603	Average duration3h 2m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hanover and Cologne?

Hanover

A
Hannover Hauptbahnhof
Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade 54, 30159 Hannover, Germany
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B
Hannover ZOB
Rundestraße 8, 30161 Hannover, Germany
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C
Hannover
Rundestraße 12, 30161 Hannover, Germany
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D
Hannover-Ledeburg
Hannover-Ledeburg, 30419 Hannover, Germany
E
Hannover-Leinhausen
Hannover-Leinhausen, 30419 Hannover, Germany
F
Hannover-Vinnhorst
Alt Vinnhorst 68, 30419 Hannover, Germany

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/514 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.1

FlixTrain

3.1/542 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi1.9

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, Swiss Federal Railways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hanover to Cologne by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Hanover to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Hanover to Cologne start from COP 31,231. The average price for this train route is around COP 147,189. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hanover to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Hanover to Cologne is 3h 2m, covering a distance of 155 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Hanover to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 35 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hanover to Cologne?
The earliest train from Hanover to Cologne departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 20:40.
Which is the best train operator from Hanover to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hanover to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Hanover to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hanover to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/10

COP 64,844

08/10

COP 62,495

Today

COP 70,171

10/10

COP 37,914

11/10

COP 79,666

12/10

COP 37,947

13/10

COP 37,914

14/10

COP 37,881

The cheapest trip from Hanover to Cologne was searched and found on 14 Oct 2026 with a price of COP 37,881

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hanover to Cologne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from COP 37,881 to COP 796,918 for a train ticket from Hanover to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 37,881, which is on 2026-10-14.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.