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Hildesheim to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hildesheim and Cologne takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. 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.

4h 12m
Duration
331 km
Distance
€75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
3h 37m
€37–266

Hildesheim to Cologne train times

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 9:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hbf and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 330.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–200 and the journey takes 2h 41m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 5 times a day.

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