Rome2Rio

How to get fromCologne to Hannover Hbfby train, car, plane or rideshare

Find Transport to Hannover Hbf

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Hannover Hbf by train, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain19 / ...
    2h 35m
    €28–80

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Hanoverrideshare290.7 km
    3h 16m
    €11–21

  3. Drive 291 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbfcar291 km
    2h 35m
    €41–59

  4. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)planeDUS - HAJ
    5h 22m
    €129–329

  5. Train via Minden

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Minden(Westf)trainRe
    2. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain55 / ...
    4h 11m
    €56–89

  6. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)planeCGN - HAJ
    5h 2m
    €134–320

  7. Train to Frankfurt, fly

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)planeFRA - HAJ
    3h 29m
    €115–257

Cologne to Hannover Hbf by train

Calendar174Weekly Trains
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Hannover Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €28–80 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Lufthansa City, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hannover Airport (HAJ) once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Cologne

Trips to Hannover Hbf

Popular routes