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Hildesheim to Cologne trains

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The average train between Hildesheim and Cologne takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day 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 58m
Duration
333 km
Distance
€73
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
3h 44m
€38–131

Hildesheim to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Hildesheim and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hbf and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 35m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 35m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 35m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 35m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 35m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 35m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 333.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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 €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 41m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 4 times a day.

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