Train Cologne to Hildesheim from €83 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Hildesheim takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Hildesheim. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration: 331 km
Distance: €83
Average price: Hourly
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Cologne to Hildesheim train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 8:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

4:26 PM → 8:13 PM
3h 47m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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