What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamm?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamm is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamm?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamm is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hamm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hamm. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hamm?

The distance between Cologne and Hamm is 152 km. The road distance is 118.1 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Hamm without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hamm without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Hamm?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Cologne to Hamm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hamm train from?

Cologne to Hamm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Hamm train arrive?

Cologne to Hamm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamm station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Hamm?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hamm is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Cologne to Hamm.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Hamm?

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Where can I stay near Hamm?

There are 352+ hotels available in Hamm.

Cologne to Hamm - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Hamm by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Dortmundbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
1h 34m
Drive 118.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Hammcar 118.1 km
1h 16m
€17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
1h 38m
€18–55

Cologne to Hamm by train

470Weekly Trains

1h 38mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.2 km
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Hamm, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamm hourly. Tickets cost €18–55 and the journey takes 1h 38m. National Express also services this route every 30 minutes.

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