The average train between Cologne and Hildesheim Hbf takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Hildesheim Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Hildesheim Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Hildesheim Hbf at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hildesheim Hbf. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hildesheim Hbf station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Cologne to Hildesheim Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Hildesheim Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Hildesheim Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Cologne and Hildesheim Hbf is 248.5 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–210 and the journey takes 2h 43m.