Cologne to Hildesheim Trains

Cologne to Hildesheim trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Hildesheim takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. 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 37m
Duration: 340 km
Distance: €77
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...

3h 33m

€57–129

Cologne to Hildesheim train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:42 PM → 5:13 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
3:42 PM → 7:13 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
5:42 PM → 9:13 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:11 PM → 11:13 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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