The average train between Hamelin and Cologne takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. 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 9:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamelin to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hamelin station and arriving at Cologne station via Herford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Hamelin and Cologne is 211.3 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Hameln to Köln Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 3h 38m.