Cologne to Hameln Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Hameln takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Hameln. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h
Duration: 281 km
Distance: €49
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hameln, Bahnhoftrain Rb77

3h 48m

€42–77

Cologne to Hameln train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Hameln. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Hameln at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:11 PM → 8:26 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:11 PM → 10:26 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:10 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
9h 16m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 2:26 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 2:26 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 2:26 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 2:26 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 2:26 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

7:11 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 2:26 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 4:26 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Hameln? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.