How far is Hanover from Cologne by coach?

The distance between Cologne and Hanover by coach is approximately 156 miles (251 km).

What is the best way to go from Cologne to Hanover without a car?

You can travel to Hanover from Cologne by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Cologne to Hanover from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to Hanover on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 5m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	4h 55m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	Fastest
Bus	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 20m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	No tags
Bus	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	5h 30m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hanover on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 20m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	4h 55m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	Fastest
Bus	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 5m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	No tags
Bus	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	5h 30m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hanover on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 5m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	4h 55m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	Fastest
Bus	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 20m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	No tags
Bus	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	5h 30m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hanover on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 5m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	4h 55m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	Fastest
Bus	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 20m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	No tags
Bus	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	5h 30m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hanover on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 5m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	4h 55m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	Fastest
Bus	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 20m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	No tags
Bus	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	5h 30m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hanover on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 5m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	4h 55m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	Fastest
Bus	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 20m	03:05	Hannover ZOB	No tags
Bus	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	5h 30m	23:50	Hannover ZOB	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:43 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Hanover

We recommend carpooling

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 £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

3hAverage duration

155 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £36	Average duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £162	Average duration3h 9m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £33	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,296 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11296 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £10

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Hanover?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Hanover

A - Hannover ZOB

B - Hannover

C - Hannover Hauptbahnhof

D - Hanover Bus Stop

E - Zentrale Omnibus Bahnhof- Bushalte 5C Ecke Hamburger Allee/Cellerstrasse

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Hanover

How far is Hanover from Cologne by coach?
The distance between Cologne and Hanover by coach is approximately 156 miles (251 km).
What is the best way to go from Cologne to Hanover without a car?
You can travel to Hanover from Cologne by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

£14

12/11

£19

Today

£13

14/11

£14

15/11

£14

16/11

No data

17/11

£8

18/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Hanover was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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 £8 to £24 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 £8, which is on 2025-11-17.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 20m	Avg price£15	Daily departures5
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 9m	Avg price£40	Daily departures26
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h	Avg price£20	Daily departures12