Next train departures

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on September 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	2:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 20m	5:43pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	Train	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 19m	1:42pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	Train	6:21am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 13m	9:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	Train	8:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	11:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:31am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 51m	10:22am	Hbf	No tags
	Train	6:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 32m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	Train	6:21am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 13m	9:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on September 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	Train	2:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 20m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
WestfalenBahn + National Express	Train	6:09am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 25m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	Train	7:31am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 3m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	Train	8:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	11:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 5m	10:45am	Hbf	No tags
	Train	6:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 32m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on September 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 32m	9:55pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	Train	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 19m	1:42pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	Train	6:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	Train	6:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	9:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 35m	9:15am	Hbf	No tags
	Train	2:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 20m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	Train	6:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on September 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 32m	9:55pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 35m	9:15am	Hbf	Fastest
	Train	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	Train	6:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	Train	6:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	9:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 33m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	Train	6:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	Train	6:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	9:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on September 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 32m	9:55pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	Train	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	Train	6:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	Train	6:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	9:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 33m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	Train	6:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	Train	6:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	9:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on October 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	Train	2:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	Train	6:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	Train	6:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	9:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 33m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
	Train	6:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 32m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	Train	6:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on October 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:23am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	Train	2:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 18m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hannover + National Express	Train	6:28am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	4h 6m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	Train	6:40am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	2h 46m	9:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 33m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW	Train	7:40pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 30m	11:10pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Train	6:23pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	3h 32m	9:55pm	Hbf	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 5 minutes and with fares starting at just THB 323, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34train per day

3h 5mAverage Duration

155 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceTHB 666 - THB 2,546	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceTHB 323 - THB 7,601	Average Duration3h 5m	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

4.0/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.9

FlixTrain

3.1/541 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi1.9

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, Deutsche Bahn ICE

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from THB 323. The average price for this train route is around THB 1,574. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hanover to Cologne?
The average train ride duration from Hanover to Cologne is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 155 miles (250 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Hanover to Cologne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 34 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Hanover to Cologne?
The earliest train departs from Hanover to Cologne at 6:09am. And the latest train departs at 8:40pm.
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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hanover to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Hanover to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Hanover to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveler 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

09/23

THB 542

09/24

THB 559

Today

THB 540

09/26

THB 519

09/27

THB 679

09/28

THB 540

09/29

THB 460

09/30

THB 578

The cheapest trip from Hanover to Cologne was searched and found on Sep 29, 2026 with a price of THB 460

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 THB 460 to THB 6,485 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 THB 460 which is on 2026-09-29.

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.