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Cologne to Hanover by train
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First train06:48
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Last train23:17
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 40m
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Distance249 kilometres
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Trains per day34
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Avg. journey time3hr 5m
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Train operators
Travelling from Cologne to Hanover by train
Fast trains from Cologne to Hanover take around 2 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 249 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Cologne and Hanover.
1. Are there direct trains from Cologne to Hanover?
Direct trains from Cologne to Hanover have been found.
We usually find around 34 direct trains on the route from Cologne to Hanover every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 36 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Cologne to Hanover?
The Cologne to Hanover train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 40 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Cologne to Hanover train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Hanover is usually scheduled to depart Cologne around 06:48 and the last train is around 23:17. This is the same at the weekend.

What's the Cologne to Hanover train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Cologne to Hanover are $15.79.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $36 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $39. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Cologne to Hanover train tickets?
Trains in Germany usually open for booking around 6 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Cologne to Hanover by train.
Which train companies operate between Cologne and Hanover?
More than one train company operates on the route from Cologne to Hanover, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- ICE
- Intercites
- Intercity
- Intercity-Express (ICE)
- Intercités
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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