The average train between Hamelin and Cologne takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamelin to Cologne. 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 Hamelin and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamelin is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Loehne(Westf) and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hamelin to Cologne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hamelin to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hamelin station and arriving at Cologne station via Loehne(Westf). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Hamelin to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Hameln station.
Hamelin to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Hamelin to Cologne train tickets online with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamelin and Cologne is 211.3 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Hameln to Köln Hbf via Loehne(Westf) and Bielefeld Hbf in around 4h 2m.