Hanover to Cologne distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 292 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 1 min. The straight-line distance is 249 km (155 miles); Cologne lies to the SW of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 249 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 292 km | 3 h 1 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hanover to Cologne would cost roughly 592–794 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 292 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Hanover and Cologne is at 51.66° N, 8.32° E.
The nearest town is Lippstadt, Kreis Soest, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 125 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Cologne?
By car it is 292 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 1 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Cologne is 249 kilometres (155 miles or 135 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Cologne?
The driving distance is 292 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 1 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Hanover?
Cologne lies to the SW (231°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 49 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hanover to Cologne cost?
Over 292 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Cologne would cost roughly 592–794 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Braunschweig | 71 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 km |
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |