The average train between Cologne and Hesse takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Hesse. 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 hourly between Cologne and Hesse. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Hesse at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hesse. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hesse station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Cologne to Hesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Hesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
The distance between Cologne and Hesse is 150.6 km. The road distance is 180 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €30–140 and the journey takes 1h 6m.