The average train between Hildesheim and Cologne takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Hildesheim 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.
Trains run hourly between Hildesheim and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 30m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Hildesheim 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Hildesheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Hildesheim and Cologne is 247.8 km. The road distance is 305 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 41m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.