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

The cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Hildesheim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hildesheim station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Leverkusen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Hildesheim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Cologne?

The distance between Hildesheim and Cologne is 331 km. The road distance is 305 km.

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

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €55 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Hildesheim to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Cologne bus from?

Hildesheim to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Cologne train from?

Hildesheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Hildesheim to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €55 - €290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €390 and takes 6h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Hildesheim to Cologne bus arrive?

Hildesheim to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Hildesheim to Cologne train arrive?

Hildesheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Cologne is 305 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Hildesheim to Cologne.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hildesheim to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Hildesheim to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hildesheim and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hildesheim to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Hildesheim to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 40m
€57–282
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hildesheim to Colognerideshare 305.3 km
3h 34m
€12–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 13m
Drive 305 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Colognecar 305 km
2h 53m
€44–63
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
6h 4m
€142–385
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Herfordtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
4h 14m
€56–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Leverkusenbus N1327 / ...
7h 14m
€49–116
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 15m
€137–412

Hildesheim to Cologne by train

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Distance: 330.7 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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 €50–220 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, KLM, Lufthansa, and six other airlines fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 2 hours.

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