What's the distance between Hanover and Cologne by coach?

The journey from Hanover to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 156 miles (251 km).

What is the best way to go from Hanover to Cologne without a car?

You can reach Cologne from Hanover by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Hanover to Cologne from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 19 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:00	Hannover ZOB	6h 5m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
02:35	Hannover ZOB	5h	07:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
02:35	Hannover ZOB	5h 35m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
07:00	Hannover ZOB	5h 35m	12:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:00	Hannover ZOB	6h 5m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:17	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 28m	20:45	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
	02:35	Hannover ZOB	5h 35m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	02:35	Hannover ZOB	5h	07:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
	07:00	Hannover ZOB	5h 35m	12:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 24 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:00	Hannover ZOB	6h 5m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
02:35	Hannover ZOB	5h	07:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
02:35	Hannover ZOB	5h 35m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
07:00	Hannover ZOB	5h 35m	12:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Hanover to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

3hAverage duration

155 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £88	Average duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £188	Average duration3h 13m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £27	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,361 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11361 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £10

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Where are the popular stops in Hanover and Cologne?

Stops in Hanover

A - Hannover ZOB

B - Hannover

C - Hannover Hauptbahnhof

D - Hanover Bus Stop

E - Zentrale Omnibus Bahnhof- Bushalte 5C Ecke Hamburger Allee/Cellerstrasse

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Hanover to Cologne

What's the distance between Hanover and Cologne by coach?
The journey from Hanover to Cologne by coach covers an approximate distance of 156 miles (251 km).
What is the best way to go from Hanover to Cologne without a car?
You can reach Cologne from Hanover by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£18

17/11

£15

Today

£13

19/11

£13

20/11

£9

21/11

No data

22/11

£9

23/11

£10

The cheapest trip from Hanover to Cologne was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

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

You can expect to pay from £9 to £19 for a bus ticket from Hanover to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-11-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Hanover to Cologne?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 35m	Avg price£14	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 13m	Avg price£38	Daily departures32
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h	Avg price£19	Daily departures14