The average train between Cologne and Northeim takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Northeim. 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 hourly between Cologne and Northeim. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Northeim at 8:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Northeim. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Northeim station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Cologne to Northeim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Northeim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Northeim(Han) station.
Book your Cologne to Northeim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Northeim is 228.7 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Northeim(Han) via Hannover Hbf in around 4h 1m.