Bus Tickets from Cologne to Hanover

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on November 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Hannover ZOBCheapest
FlixbusBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Hannover ZOBFastest
FlixbusBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Hannover ZOBNo tags
FlixbusBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Hannover ZOBNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:58 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Hanover

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hanover. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
250 kmDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$20 - $80Average Duration5h 20m
6kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$13 - $298Average Duration3h 12m
6kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$21 - $60Average Duration3h
10kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Hanover by bus

  1. What is the distance between Cologne and Hanover?

    The distance between Cologne and Hanover is around 251 km (156 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Hanover?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Hannover ZOB, in Hanover.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-17
$29
11-18
$25
Today
$25
11-20
$24
11-21
$31
11-22
$23
11-23
$31
11-24
$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Hanover was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $33 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Hanover based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-24.

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