Train Cologne to Hildesheim from €65 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Hildesheim takes 3h 55m 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 55m
Duration: 331 km
Distance: €65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 23m

€55–130

Cologne to Hildesheim train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 3:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

11:27 PM → 5:49 AM
Arrives next day
6h 22m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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