Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on November 18
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Hannover ZOB
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
CheapestFastest
Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on November 19
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Hannover ZOB
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
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Hannover ZOB
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
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Hannover ZOB
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
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Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on November 22
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Hannover ZOB
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
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Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hannover Hauptbahnhof
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
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Hannover ZOB
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
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Hannover ZOB
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
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Next departures for Hanover to Cologne on November 24
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Hannover ZOB
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
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Hannover ZOB
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
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Hannover ZOB
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
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Compare 3 ways to go from Hanover to Cologne
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hanover to Cologne by bus
What is the distance between Hanover and Cologne?
Hanover and Cologne are 156 miles (251 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hanover to Cologne?
If you're headed to Cologne from Hanover, chances are that your bus will depart from Hannover ZOB and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?
Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Roman Praetorium, Boat tours on the Rhine, Twelve Romanesque churches, Hohenzollern Bridge and Cologne Opera.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/16
$23
11/17
$19
Today
$33
11/19
$17
11/20
$11
11/21
No data
11/22
$12
11/23
$12
The cheapest trip from Hanover to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $11
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 $11 to $33 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 $11 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