What is the cheapest way to get from Lehrte to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Lehrte to Cologne is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lehrte to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Lehrte to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Lehrte and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lehrte to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lehrte and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Hannover Hbf, Nordstemmen and Herford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Lehrte to Cologne?

The distance between Lehrte and Cologne is 354 km. The road distance is 308.5 km.

How do I travel from Lehrte to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Lehrte to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 38m and costs €45 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Lehrte to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Lehrte to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lehrte to Cologne train from?

Lehrte to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Nordstemmen station.

Train or bus from Lehrte to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lehrte to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Lehrte to Cologne train arrive?

Lehrte to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Herford station.

Can I drive from Lehrte to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lehrte to Cologne is 308 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Lehrte to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 617+ hotels available in Cologne.

Lehrte to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lehrte to Cologne by bus, train, or car

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
4h 38m
€46–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Leverkusenbus N1327 / ...
6h 42m
€27–53
Train
1. Take the train from Nordstemmen to Herfordtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Herford to Koeln Hbftrain Re
7h 2m
Drive 308.5 km
1. Drive from Lehrte to Colognecar 308.5 km
2h 37m
€44–63
Bus via Essen
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
4h 46m

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Map of how to get from Lehrte to Cologne.

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Distance: 354.3 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Lehrte, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lehrte to Koeln Hbf via Hannover Hbf, Nordstemmen, and Herford in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lehrte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hannover Hbf, Hannover Hbf, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 4h 46m.

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