The average train between Hockenheim and Cologne takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Hockenheim 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 Hockenheim and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Hockenheim is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 19m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Hockenheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hockenheim station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Hockenheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Hockenheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Hockenheim to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hockenheim and Cologne is 212.3 km. The road distance is 262 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.