The average train between Lehrte and Cologne takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Lehrte to Cologne. 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 Lehrte and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Lehrte is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lehrte to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lehrte station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Lehrte to Cologne train services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Lehrte to Cologne train services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Lehrte to Cologne train tickets online with DB Bus, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and enno.
The distance between Lehrte and Cologne is 263.1 km. The road distance is 311 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 2h 35m.