What is the cheapest way to get from Hamelin to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Hamelin to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamelin to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Hamelin to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Hamelin and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hamelin to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hameln and arriving at Köln Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Hamelin to Cologne?

The distance between Hamelin and Cologne is 269 km. The road distance is 259 km.

How do I travel from Hamelin to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Hamelin to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Hamelin to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Hamelin to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamelin to Cologne train from?

Hamelin to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Hameln station.

Where does the Hamelin to Cologne train arrive?

Hamelin to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Herford station.

Can I drive from Hamelin to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamelin to Cologne is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Hamelin to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamelin to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Cologne.

Hamelin to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamelin to Cologne by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hameln to Herfordtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
3h 23m
€48–177
Drive 259 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamelin to Colognecar 259 km
2h 22m
€37–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Hameln, Bahnhof to Langenhagen Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
6h 7m
Train via Werther
1. Take the train from Hameln to Loehne(Westf)train Rb
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 31m
€49–167

Hamelin to Cologne by train

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.3 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Hameln to Köln Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 3h 23m.

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