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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Cologne station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Hildesheim to Cologne train services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Cologne train services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Hildesheim to Cologne train tickets online with DB Bus and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hildesheim and Cologne is 247.8 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Hannover Hbf in around 3h 45m.