Next train departures

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 18 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
Train	13:31	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 2m	16:33	Hbf	Fastest
Train	14:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 20m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 19 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 17m	21:40	Hbf	Cheapest
Train	08:31	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 2m	11:33	Hbf	Fastest
Train	10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Train	07:31	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 11m	10:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Train	14:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 20m	17:43	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 20 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
Train	13:31	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 2m	16:33	Hbf	Fastest
Train	14:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 20m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 21 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 20m	17:43	Hbf	Cheapest
Train	13:31	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 2m	16:33	Hbf	Fastest
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 22 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 20m	17:43	Hbf	Cheapest
Train	13:31	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 2m	16:33	Hbf	Fastest
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 23 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
Train	13:31	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 2m	16:33	Hbf	Fastest
Train	18:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 31m	21:54	Hbf	No tags
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Cologne on 24 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 17m	21:40	Hbf	Cheapest
Train	13:31	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 2m	16:33	Hbf	Fastest
Train	10:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Train	06:21	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 21m	09:42	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Train	14:23	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 20m	17:43	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 11 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

3h 11mAverage duration

250 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceMAD 125 - MAD 1,198	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceMAD 86 - MAD 1,805	Average duration3h 11m	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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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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Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
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Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

15/04

MAD 212

16/04

MAD 218

Today

MAD 286

18/04

MAD 263

19/04

MAD 314

20/04

MAD 172

21/04

MAD 160

22/04

MAD 143

The cheapest trip from Hanover to Cologne was searched and found on 22 Apr 2026 with a price of MAD 143

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 MAD 143 to MAD 2,014 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 MAD 143, which is on 2026-04-22.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE 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.