The average train between Cologne and Hamelin takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. 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 every 2 hours between Cologne and Hamelin. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Hamelin at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bielefeld Hbf and take an average of 4h 34m. 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 Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
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), Eurobahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Hamelin is 211.3 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hameln via Bielefeld Hbf and Loehne(Westf) in around 3h 42m.