Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on August 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	11:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	12:07pm	Hbf	3h 34m	3:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 45m	10:26am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 20m	11:05am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 4m	11:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Regio Nord	6:07am	Hbf	5h 19m	11:26am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + WestfalenBahn	6:59pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 5m	1:04am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	4:14pm	Hbf	3h 27m	7:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on August 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:07pm	Hbf	3h 34m	7:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	8:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	11:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	12:07pm	Hbf	3h 34m	3:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + S-Bahn Hannover	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 39m	11:03am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 45m	10:26am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 20m	11:05am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Regio Nord	6:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 2m	11:26pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + WestfalenBahn	6:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 18m	11:42pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on August 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:07pm	Hbf	3h 34m	7:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	8:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	11:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
National Express + S-Bahn Hannover	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 39m	11:03am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 45m	10:26am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 20m	11:05am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Regio Nord	6:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 2m	11:26pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + WestfalenBahn	6:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 18m	11:42pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + S-Bahn Hannover	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 39m	11:03am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on August 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	11:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	4:07pm	Hbf	3h 34m	7:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + S-Bahn Hannover	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 39m	11:03am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 45m	10:26am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 20m	11:05am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Regio Nord	6:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 2m	11:26pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + WestfalenBahn	6:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 18m	11:42pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + S-Bahn Hannover	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 39m	11:03am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on August 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	11:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:46pm	Hbf	2h 42m	10:28pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	12:07pm	Hbf	3h 34m	3:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + S-Bahn Hannover	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 39m	11:03am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 45m	10:26am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 20m	11:05am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	4:14pm	Hbf	3h 27m	7:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + S-Bahn Hannover	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 39m	11:03am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on August 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:14pm	Hbf	3h 27m	7:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:36pm	Hbf	2h 52m	10:28pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	8:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	11:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 4m	9:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + WestfalenBahn	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 27m	10:51am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:25am	Hbf	3h 3m	9:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	12:14pm	Hbf	3h 27m	3:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 4m	9:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Hanover

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hanover. The journey takes about 3 hours 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39train per day

3h 27mAverage Duration

250 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceZAR 217 - ZAR 1,395	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceZAR 158 - ZAR 3,530	Average Duration3h 27m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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

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

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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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

FlixTrain

3.0/537 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Hanover 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 Cologne to Hanover?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Hanover start at ZAR 158. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 871. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Hanover?
The average train trip from Cologne to Hanover takes 3h 27m and covers 250 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 16m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Hanover 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 Cologne to Hanover?
The earliest train from Cologne to Hanover departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 11:23pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Hanover?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Hanover?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Hanover?
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 Cologne to Hanover?
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

08-14

ZAR 1,215

08-15

ZAR 226

Today

ZAR 393

08-17

ZAR 236

08-18

ZAR 187

08-19

ZAR 197

08-20

ZAR 197

08-21

ZAR 216

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Hanover was searched and found on Aug 18, 2026 with a price of ZAR 187

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

You can expect to pay from ZAR 187 to ZAR 4,344 for a train ticket from Cologne to Hanover based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 187 which is on 2026-08-18.

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.