Bus Tickets from Cologne to Hanover

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Next departures for Cologne to Hanover on September 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Hannover ZOBCheapest
Flixbus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Hannover ZOBFastest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Hannover ZOBNo tags
Flixbus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Hannover ZOBNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Hanover

Bus
Average PriceUS$13 - US$75Average Duration5h 20m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$10 - US$174Average Duration3h 7m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$14 - US$33Average Duration3h
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Hanover

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hanover. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Hanover: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$17
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 20m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:35am
Distance246 km
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Cologne to Hanover Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Hanover

  1. What is the distance between Cologne and Hanover?

    The distance between Cologne and Hanover is around 251 km (156 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Hanover?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Hannover ZOB, in Hanover.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-21
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09-22
US$18
Today
US$17
09-24
US$17
09-25
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09-26
US$16
09-27
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Hanover was searched and found on Sep 26, 2025 with a price of US$16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Hanover, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$26 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Hanover based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16 which is on 2025-09-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Hanover will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Hanover?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

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