How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Hanover?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Hanover start at $17. The average price for this train route is around $72. 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 15m and covers 250 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 31m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Hanover route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 30 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Hanover?

The earliest train from Cologne to Hanover departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 11:11pm.

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 ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 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 3.4.

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 FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 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.

Train Cologne to Hanover from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:13am	Hbf	3h 28m	9:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:46am	Hbf	2h 33m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	10:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	1:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:35am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 44m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:44am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 33m	10:17am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:14pm	Hbf	3h 27m	7:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:46am	Hbf	2h 33m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	6:13am	Hbf	3h 28m	9:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:35am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 44m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:44am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 33m	10:17am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	11:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	8:45pm	Hbf	2h 34m	11:19pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	4:14pm	Hbf	3h 27m	7:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	12:45pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 31m	4:16pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	1:11pm	Hbf	3h 9m	4:20pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on December 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:14pm	Hbf	3h 27m	7:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	2h 34m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	8:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	11:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:45am	Hbf	2h 34m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	7:11am	Hbf	3h 9m	10:20am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on December 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	11:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	2h 34m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	6:45am	Hbf	2h 34m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	7:11am	Hbf	3h 9m	10:20am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	7:30pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h	10:30pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on December 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	11:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	2h 34m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	6:45am	Hbf	2h 34m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	7:11am	Hbf	3h 9m	10:20am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	7:30pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h	10:30pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on December 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:14pm	Hbf	3h 27m	7:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	2h 34m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	8:14am	Hbf	3h 27m	11:41am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	4h 46m	3:41pm	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:45am	Hbf	2h 34m	9:19am	Hannover Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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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 $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

250 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $58	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $242	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $59	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg 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
D
Hannover-Vinnhorst
Alt Vinnhorst 68, 30419 Hannover, Germany
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E
Hannover-Ledeburg
Hannover-Ledeburg, 30419 Hannover, Germany
F
Hannover-Leinhausen
Hannover-Leinhausen, 30419 Hannover, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,577 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

DE train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

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 $17. The average price for this train route is around $72. 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 15m and covers 250 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 31m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Hanover route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 30 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Hanover?
The earliest train from Cologne to Hanover departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 11:11pm.
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 ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 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 3.4.
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 FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 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

12-09

$27

12-10

$25

Today

$26

12-12

$34

12-13

$29

12-14

$34

12-15

$26

12-16

$28

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Hanover was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $381 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 $26 which is on 2025-12-15.

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.