Train Cologne to Hesse from €42 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Hesse takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train service runs several times per day 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 19m
Duration: 182 km
Distance: €42
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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1h 15m

€23–81

Cologne to Hesse train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Hesse. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Hesse at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

9:20 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 12:41 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 2:37 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

9:20 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 12:41 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 2:37 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

9:20 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 12:41 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 2:37 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

9:20 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 12:41 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 2:37 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

9:20 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 12:41 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 2:37 PM
1h 19m • 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 19m

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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