Train Cologne to Hilversum from €49 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Hilversum takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Hilversum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 45m
Duration: 232 km
Distance: €49
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Cologne to Hilversum train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Hilversum. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Hilversum at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

10:49 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 3:30 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
2:49 PM → 5:30 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 7:30 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Hilversum? 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 Hilversum.

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Distance: 232 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Hilversum, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.

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