The average train between Cologne and Lehrte takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lehrte. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Lehrte. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Lehrte at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lehrte. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Lehrte station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Cologne to Lehrte train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Lehrte train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Lehrte train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Cologne and Lehrte is 263.1 km. The road distance is 311 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €55–190 and the journey takes 2h 43m.