Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Showing times and prices for 16 May

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£70

Fastest journey

2 h 41 m

Average duration

3 h 28 m

Trains per day

Distance

249 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Hanover Hbf for Cologne Hbf every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 3 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.

ICE 656

06:402h41

Hanover Hbf

09:21Cologne Hbf

£251One-way

0 changes

IC 2042

07:403h07

Hanover Hbf

10:47Cologne Hbf

£271One-way

0 changes

ICE 71 · ICE 728 · S 6

07:413h42

Hanover Hbf

11:23Cologne Hbf

£831One-way

2 changes

ICE 571 · ICE 16

06:414h03

Hanover Hbf

10:44Cologne Hbf

£1061One-way

1 change

ICE 571 · ICE 820 · RE 28511

06:413h48

Hanover Hbf

10:29Cologne Hbf

£1091One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£23 Average Price	£18 Average Price Cheapest
4h 3m average duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 48m average duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Live departures

Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday 15 May

Last updated at 12:52

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixTrain	16:23 Hanover Hbf	3h46	20:09 Cologne Hbf	0 changesdirect
Friday 16 May
ICE 656	On time 04:40 Hanover Hbf	2h41	07:21 Cologne Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 571 · ICE 16	On time 04:41 Hanover Hbf	4h03	08:44 Cologne Hbf	1 change
ICE 571 · ICE 820 · RE 28511	On time 04:41 Hanover Hbf	3h48	08:29 Cologne Hbf	2 changes
IC 2042	On time 05:40 Hanover Hbf	3h07	08:47 Cologne Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 71 · ICE 728 · S 6	On time 05:41 Hanover Hbf	3h42	09:23 Cologne Hbf	2 changes
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Pro

Short travel time

Comfort

Punctuality

Cons

No wifi

I travelled from Hanover to Cologne on the ICE 2044. The journey was in second class and without seat reservation. It was a very pleasant journey because it was extremely comfortable on the train. This was due to the pleasant temperatures and the ergonomic and comfortable seats. The journey took only a short 3 hours. The train was in a good and well-maintained condition. Unfortunately, there was no wifi.

Pro

WIFI

Punctuality

Cons

Little choice at the bistro

The train journey from Hanover to Cologne with IC 2044 was nothing special. The train was average, the seats comfortable enough, but nothing extraordinary. The journey was on time. The on-board catering was standard. There was not too much choice. The staff on board were friendly and polite. The wifi worked throughout. It was basically a normal train journey with no particular highlights or disappointments.

Pro

Good wifi

Enough seats

Cons

Unpunctual

I travelled from Hanover to Cologne with the ICE 2044 in second class. I found the price very good. Unfortunately, the train was 15 minutes late. The train itself was clean, as were the toilets. I did not reserve a seat, but there were still plenty of seats available on the train. I had very good wifi the whole way.

Pro

Comfort

Punctuality

Board bistro

Cons

None

Overall, my train journey from Hanover to Cologne was extremely satisfying. Comfortable seats, friendly staff and a smooth ticket purchase process made the journey a pleasant experience. The announcements were clearly understandable and informed about the next stops and possible delays. The train left Hanover on time and arrived in Cologne on time. There was a bistro where you could buy coffee and snacks.

Pro

On time

Comfortable

Cons

Unclean toilets

The train journey with IC 2044 from Hanover to Cologne was a pleasant experience overall. The train appeared modern and well maintained. Departure was on time, which was very pleasing. The seats were comfortable and offered sufficient legroom. They were also clean. The journey was mostly quiet and without any major jolts. Only on some sections of the route were there slight vibrations. However, the cleanliness of the toilets blew, which was a clear minus point.

Pro

Short travel time

Board bistro

Punctuality

Cons

Unhygienic toilets

I travelled from Hanover to Cologne on the ICE 2044. It was a second-class journey. In itself, the journey was very pleasant, the journey time was just under 3 hours. The service on board was also good, there was an on-board bistro where coffee and snacks could be bought. There were no delays to my recollection. The train was clean inside, but not the toilets. They were quite dirty.

Pro

Good price

Good train

Easy to use

Cons

None

We are going on a family holiday, like every year. The train is very good, we always take it because our relatives live in Cologne. The train is very hygienic and you get free wifi. You can also charge your mobile phone or laptop. There is also a first-raunt on the train, which is very cool. I can only recommend it. My family loves it too. The toilet is very clean and is cleaned very often during the journey. You can even ring the bell if you want it cleaned. We don't have to do a ticket check, which is also very good. The price is very good for so many people.

Pro

wifi

Board bistro

Direct connection

Cons

Socket had a loose contact

From Hanover to Cologne. Today I travelled from Hanover to Cologne by ICE to see the Cologne Cathedral. The Intercity Express was on time and there were enough free seats. I had a socket at my seat (it had a loose connection) to charge my mobile phone and wifi to go online. Toilets were available and worked perfectly. The staff was nice and friendly. I booked my tickets via the Deutsche Bahn app, where I could also have reserved seats. I bought chocolate bars in the dining car. The train was clean, air-conditioned and only slightly busy. It was a relaxed and beautiful journey.

Pro

Board bistro

Neat train

WIFI

Cons

Unpunctual

I travelled from Hanover to Cologne with IC 2044. The journey was in second class. Fortunately, there was a bistro on board selling coffee and snacks. It was early, after all. The train itself was extremely well maintained and well equipped. There were power sockets and free wifi on board. Unfortunately, the train arrived unpunctually in Hanover and accordingly arrived late in Cologne. With that said, it was a pleasant journey.

Pro

No delay

Fast connection

Cons

Unclean

I travelled with ICE 2044 from Hanover to Cologne. The journey was in second class and I did not reserve a seat. However, there were also plenty of seats, so I didn't have to stand. What was positive was that the train was not delayed at all during the entire journey. I also liked the fact that the journey time was relatively short and that the connection was fast. However, I must criticise that the train was not really clean. There is room for improvement here.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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Trains from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £3

Distance

249 km

Average train duration

3h 33m

Cheapest ticket price

£5

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 41m

First train

02:13

Last train

21:31

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £3

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Find the best trains between Hanover Hbf and Cologne Hbf with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from £4. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Cologne Hbf from Hanover Hbf. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: £16
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains to Cologne Hbf from Hanover Hbf. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf train information with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 3 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: £4

FAQs: Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf train

FAQs: Travel by train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

Cheap train tickets from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf is £19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf train travel time is 2 h 58 min for the 154 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 03: 09. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 21: 31.

Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the route from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 31.

A trip to Cologne Hbf from Hanover Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 58 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Hanover Hbf to Cologne Hbf including taking a train, coach or flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hanover Hbf and Cologne Hbf

Hanover

Cologne

The major train station for departures in Hanover is Hannover Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hannover Hbf for your trip from Hanover to Cologne.

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