The average train between Cologne and Lehrte takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Cologne and Lehrte. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Lehrte at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. 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 27m.
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), DB Bus and metronom.
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 €50–130 and the journey takes 2h 43m.