Train Helmstedt to Cologne from €86 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Helmstedt and Cologne takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Helmstedt 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.

4h 17m
Duration: 391 km
Distance: €86
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Hanover

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Take the train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 56 / ...
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...

4h 2m

€73–238

Helmstedt to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Helmstedt and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helmstedt is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

9:28 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 3:55 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
3:26 PM → 7:35 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 3:55 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 3:55 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 3:55 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:45 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:45 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

6:28 AM → 10:45 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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