The average train between Cologne and Helmstedt takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Helmstedt. 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 4 hours between Cologne and Helmstedt. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Helmstedt at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Helmstedt. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Helmstedt station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Cologne to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Helmstedt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Helmstedt is 315.2 km. The road distance is 391 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
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