The average train between Northeim and Cologne takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Northeim 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 Northeim and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Northeim is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Göttingen and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Northeim to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Northeim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Göttingen station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Northeim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Göttingen station.
Northeim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Northeim and Cologne is 228.7 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Northeim to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Göttingen and Frankfurt in around 4h 5m.