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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hanover to Cologne

Composite routes from Hanover to Cologne

Cheapest
2 h 42 min
Car
292 km.
from $16
Fastest
57 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$41.98

DB Bus

Phone:
+49 30 311682904
Website:
bahn.com/en
Train from Hannover Bahnhof Nordstadt to Minden,
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$559.79

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$458.01

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$572.52
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$826.97
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$407.12

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$458.01
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$559.79

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$1,272.26

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$597.96
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$1,526.71–$6,361.30

Lufthansa City

Website:
lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$59.80–$432.57
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$508.90

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Minden(Westf) to Kamen
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$39.44
Train from Kamen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$29.26–$41.98
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Kamen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$39.44

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
info@urlaubs-express.de
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Hannover Hbf to Göttingen
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.14–$139.95

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Hanover to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$29.26

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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