The average train between Cologne and Hildesheim takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:23 AM which arrives into Hildesheim at 1:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hildesheim station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Cologne to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Hildesheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Cologne and Hildesheim is 247.8 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
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