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Hamelin to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamelin and Cologne takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamelin to Cologne. 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 6m
Duration
271 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hamm

best
  1. Take the train from Hameln, Bahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S5
  2. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
  3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
3h 34m

Hamelin to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Hamelin and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamelin is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusNational ExpressNational Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamelin to Cologne? 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.

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  • Distance: 271.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Hameln, Bahnhof to Koeln Hbf via Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof, Paderborn Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 3h 34m.

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