The average train between Cologne and Hamelin takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Hamelin. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Hamelin. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Hamelin at 5:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hamelin. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hamelin station via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Cologne to Hamelin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Hamelin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hameln station.
Book your Cologne to Hamelin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Hamelin is 211.3 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hameln via Herford in around 3h 50m.