The average train between Cologne and Lower Saxony takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lower Saxony. 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 Lower Saxony. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Lower Saxony at 10:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Lower Saxony station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Cologne to Lower Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Lower Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Lower Saxony train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Lower Saxony is 257.3 km. The road distance is 295 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–210 and the journey takes 2h 43m.