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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Hanover
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Hanover will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cologne for Hanover every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 250 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus17:456h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)23:50Hanover Central Station£151One-way0 changes- FlixBus21:305h20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)2:50Hanover Central Station£161One-way0 changes
- FlixBus21:305h20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)2:50Hanover Central Station£161One-way0 changes
- FlixBus17:456h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)23:50Hanover Central Station£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a flight costs an average of £216.
Distance: 250 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price | £368 Average Price |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Hanover bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Hanover coaches for today, Tuesday 9 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 17:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 6h05 | 23:50 Hanover Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:30 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 5h20 | 2:50 Hanover Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Hanover
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Buses from Cologne to Hanover run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 250 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 250 km |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 2:35 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Cologne to HanoverYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Hanover with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cologne to Hanover coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Hanover by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hanover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Hanover
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