Rome2Rio

Cologne to Hildesheim trains

Find Transport to Hildesheim

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Hildesheim takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Hildesheim. 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 14m
Duration
331 km
Distance
€83
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 10 / ...
3h 29m
€60–270

Cologne to Hildesheim train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Hildesheim? 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.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Hildesheim.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 330.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Hildesheim, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–200 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

Operators