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

The cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Hildesheim and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Cologne?

The distance between Hildesheim and Cologne is 340 km. The road distance is 305 km.

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

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Hildesheim to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Cologne train from?

Hildesheim to Cologne train services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Hildesheim to Cologne train arrive?

Hildesheim to Cologne train services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Cologne is 305 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Hildesheim to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1790+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Hildesheim to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hildesheim and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

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

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 Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3h 51m
€54–104
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hildesheim to Colognerideshare 305.3 km
3h 34m
€12–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
5h 13m
Drive 305 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Colognecar 305 km
2h 53m
€43–63
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
6h 18m
€163–363
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 33m
€63–130
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Herfordtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Herford to Koeln Hbftrain Re
5h 27m
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HAJ - CGN
5h 57m
€153–461

Hildesheim to Cologne by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 339.7 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 51m.

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