The average train between Hesse and Cologne takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Hesse 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 Hesse and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hesse is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hesse to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hesse station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Hesse to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Hesse to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Hesse and Cologne is 150.6 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 1h 22m.