The average train between Cologne and Hilversum takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Hilversum. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Hilversum at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hilversum. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hilversum station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Cologne to Hilversum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Hilversum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Cologne to Hilversum train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Hilversum is 188.7 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.