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Trip Overview

The average train between Hildesheim and Cologne takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Hildesheim 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.

3h 46m
Duration
331 km
Distance
€64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hildesheim to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Hildesheim and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 37m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 37m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 37m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 16m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 37m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 46m • 1 change
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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 2m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 46m • 1 change
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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 10m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    DB BusDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 31m • 1 change
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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 1m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 330.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Hildesheim, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 41m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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