There are 4 ways to get from Krefeld to Hamelin by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 14
- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hameln, Bahnhoftrain Rb77
3h 27m€45–118Drive 245.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Krefeld to Hamelincar 245.2 km
2h 40m€36–52Train via Essen
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Loehne(Westf)train Re
- Take the train from Löhne, Remarqueplatz/Bhf to Hameln, Bahnhoftrain Rb77
4h 4m€45–130Train via Paderborn
- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Hameln, Bahnhoftrain S5
4h 12m
Krefeld to Hamelin by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Krefeld to Hamelin is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Krefeld to Hamelin is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Krefeld to Hamelin. However, there are services departing from Krefeld Hbf and arriving at Hameln, Bahnhof via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Krefeld and Hamelin is 259 km. The road distance is 245.2 km.
The best way to get from Krefeld to Hamelin without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Krefeld to Hamelin, including transfers.
Krefeld to Hamelin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Krefeld Hbf station.
Krefeld to Hamelin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Krefeld to Hamelin is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Krefeld to Hamelin.
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What companies run services between Krefeld, Germany and Hamelin, Germany?
You can take a train from Krefeld Hbf to Hameln, Bahnhof via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Krefeld Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Loehne(Westf)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hameln, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Löhne, Remarqueplatz/Bhf to Hameln, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Loehne(Westf)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Paderborn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- DB Bus
Train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Hameln, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB Bus
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