The average train between Cologne and Höxter takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Höxter. 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Höxter. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Höxter at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Höxter. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Höxter, Bahnhof / Rathaus station via Hamm station and Altenbeken station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Cologne to Höxter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Höxter train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Höxter, Bahnhof / Rathaus station.
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The distance between Cologne and Höxter is 193 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Höxter, Bahnhof / Rathaus via Hamm(Westf)Hbf and Altenbeken in around 3h 50m.