What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lower Saxony?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lower Saxony is to rideshare which costs €11 - €21 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Lower Saxony?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lower Saxony is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €18 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lower Saxony?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lower Saxony. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Hannover Hbf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lower Saxony?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hannover Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lower Saxony?

The distance between Cologne and Lower Saxony is 295 km. The road distance is 290.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Lower Saxony without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lower Saxony without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €18 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Lower Saxony?

The train from Cologne Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lower Saxony bus from?

Cologne to Lower Saxony bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lower Saxony train from?

Cologne to Lower Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lower Saxony?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lower Saxony is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €18 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Cologne to Lower Saxony bus arrive?

Cologne to Lower Saxony bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Cologne to Lower Saxony train arrive?

Cologne to Lower Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lower Saxony?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lower Saxony is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cologne to Lower Saxony.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Lower Saxony?

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Where can I stay near Lower Saxony?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Lower Saxony.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Lower Saxony?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Lower Saxony. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Lower Saxony - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Lower Saxony by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 19 / ...
2h 35m
€18–75
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Hanoverrideshare 290.4 km
3h 13m
€11–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
3h 36m
Drive 290.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hanovercar 290.2 km
2h 35m
€41–59
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
3h 29m
€110–230
Train via Minden
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Minden(Westf)train Re
2. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Hannover Bahnhof Leinhausentrain S1
4h 57m

Cologne to Lower Saxony by train

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 295 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lower Saxony, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €18–75 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Hannover Hbf via Südviertel, Essen and Essen Hbf in around 3h 36m.

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