Train Cologne to Hesse from €44 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Hesse takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. 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.

1h 23m
Duration: 182 km
Distance: €44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt

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1h 15m

€23–82

Cologne to Hesse train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Hesse. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Hesse at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

8:19 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 1:37 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:19 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 1:37 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:19 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 1:37 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

8:19 AM → 9:44 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 10:44 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 11:39 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 1:39 PM
1h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Hesse? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Hesse.

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Distance: 181.7 km
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Hesse, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours.

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