Train Hildesheim to Cologne | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hildesheim and Cologne takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is an hourly train service 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.

4h 1m
Duration: 340 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 45m

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 8:43 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

12:43 PM → 4:33 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
1:43 PM → 5:35 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 6:18 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
2:43 PM → 6:33 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

12:06 AM → 6:24 AM
6h 18m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 11:33 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

12:06 AM → 6:24 AM
6h 18m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 11:33 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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