Next available departures

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on August 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
WestfalenBahn + National Express + DB Fernverkehr	7:05pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 40m	11:45pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	7:31pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 2m	10:33pm	Hbf	Fastest
	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
WestfalenBahn + National Express	6:09am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
WestfalenBahn + DB Regio NRW + National Express	7:08am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 17m	11:25am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	7:31am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 3m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	12:43pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 36m	4:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	12:43pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 25m	4:08pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on August 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
WestfalenBahn + DB Fernverkehr	6:09am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 36m	10:45am	Hbf	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	7:31am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 3m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
WestfalenBahn + National Express	6:09am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Nord + S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	6:18am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:21am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 13m	9:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	6:44am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 35m	10:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
WestfalenBahn + DB Regio NRW + National Express	7:08am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 17m	11:25am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:44am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 23m	10:07am	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on August 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	7:31am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 3m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	6:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 17m	9:40pm	Hbf	No tags
WestfalenBahn + National Express	6:09am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Nord + S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	6:18am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:21am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 13m	9:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	6:44am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 35m	10:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
WestfalenBahn + DB Regio NRW + National Express	7:08am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 17m	11:25am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on August 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	8:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	6:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 17m	9:40pm	Hbf	No tags
WestfalenBahn + National Express	6:09am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Nord + S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	6:18am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 54m	9:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
WestfalenBahn + DB Regio NRW + National Express	7:08am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 17m	11:25am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 33m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on August 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 17m	9:40pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	8:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
WestfalenBahn + National Express	6:09am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Nord + S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	6:18am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:21am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 13m	9:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	6:44am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 35m	10:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
WestfalenBahn + DB Regio NRW + National Express	7:08am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 17m	11:25am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on August 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 20m	5:43pm	Hbf	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	7:31am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 3m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
WestfalenBahn + National Express	6:09am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Regio Nord + S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	6:18am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 16m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:21am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 13m	9:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	6:44am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 35m	10:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
WestfalenBahn + DB Regio NRW + National Express	7:08am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 17m	11:25am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39train per day

3h 18mAverage Duration

250 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceUS$17 - US$124	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceUS$9 - US$191	Average Duration3h 18m	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
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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

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixTrain

3.3/533 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi2.0

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hanover to Cologne by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Hanover to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Hanover to Cologne start at US$9. The average price for this train route is around US$54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Hanover to Cologne?
The average train trip from Hanover to Cologne takes 3h 18m and covers 250 km. The quickest 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 serve this route, with 39 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 6:09am. The latest train departs at 9:31pm.
What 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hanover to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 2.8 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

07-30

US$43

07-31

US$16

Today

US$16

08-02

US$21

08-03

US$36

08-04

US$13

08-05

US$12

08-06

US$12

The cheapest trip from Hanover to Cologne was searched and found on Aug 5, 2026 with a price of US$12

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 US$12 to US$297 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 US$12 which is on 2026-08-05.

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.