How to take the rail journey from Cologne/Köln to Hannover

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Köln / Cologne / Koeln to Hannover by train

There are two options for taking the train from Cologne/Köln to Hannover:
1: the ICE trains which are more frequent and faster; despite the lack of a high speed line between Cologne/Köln and Hannover
2. Slower IC trains, which are typically cheaper.

Routes you can take to go from Köln / Cologne / Koeln to Hannover

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

Route Information

Option 1: the ICE trains
Travel Time (approx)

2hr 30min - 3hr 10min (approx)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

2 x trains per hour

Route Information

Option 2: taking the IC trains
Travel Time (approx)

2hr 55 min - 3hr 30min (approx)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

up to 8 x trains per day

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