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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hildesheim is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hildesheim is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hildesheim?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hildesheim?

The distance between Cologne and Hildesheim is 331 km. The road distance is 303.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Hildesheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Cologne to Hildesheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hildesheim train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Hildesheim?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hildesheim is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 6h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €460 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Cologne to Hildesheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Hildesheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hildesheim is 303 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cologne to Hildesheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Hildesheim?

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Cologne to Hildesheim - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Hildesheim by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 19 / ...
3h 17m
€49–95
Drive 303.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Hildesheimcar 303.4 km
2h 56m
€42–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4h 21m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane DUS - HAJ
6h 5m
€158–348
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Herfordtrain Re
2. Take the train from Herford to Hildesheim Hbftrain Rb
5h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Hanover central bus stationbus N1327 / ...
6h 57m
€46–59
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CGN - HAJ
5h 44m
€153–451
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
4h 11m
€139–249

Cologne to Hildesheim by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 330.7 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €20–70 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Hanover central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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