What is the cheapest way to get from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €11 - €22 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Cologne Cathedral?

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

How far is it from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Hanover and Cologne Cathedral is 295 km. The road distance is 291.6 km.

How do I travel from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €26 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Cologne Cathedral train from?

Hanover to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €26 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Hanover to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

Hanover to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Cologne Cathedral is 292 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral.

How do I get a train ticket from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral?

Book your Hanover to Cologne Cathedral train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

There are 1775+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral?

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

Hanover to Cologne Cathedral - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Hanover to Cologne Cathedral 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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2h 38m
€26–70
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Colognerideshare 291.1 km
3h 22m
€11–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
3h 51m
Drive 291.6 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Cologne Cathedralcar 291.6 km
2h 32m
€41–59
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
5h 25m
€138–327
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hannover to Dortmundbus Kyiv-Antwerp / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
5h
€32–103
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HAJ - CGN
5h 4m
€130–440
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
3h 30m
€110–239

Hanover to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 295.3 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €26–70 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hannover Hbf to Cologne Cathedral via Essen Hbf, Südviertel, Essen, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, and Köln Hbf in around 3h 51m.

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