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Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Hildesheim

Showing times and prices for Mar 22

Cheapest

€24

Average

€29

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Hildesheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Deutsche Bahn with connection

06:28PMCologne3h45 10:13PMHildesheim

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€241One-way

Deutsche Bahn with connection

10:15PMCologne5h59 04:14AMHildesheim

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€351One-way

Train schedule from Cologne to Hildesheim

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Deutsche Bahn with connection

06:28PMCologne3h45 10:13PMHildesheim

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Deutsche Bahn with connection

10:15PMCologne5h59 04:14AMHildesheim

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Fastest train times from Cologne to Hildesheim

Showing times and prices for Mar 22

Fastest Journey

3 h 45 m

Average

4 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

248 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Cologne for Hildesheim every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn with connection

06:28PMCologne3h45 10:13PMHildesheim

0 transfers

€241One-way

Deutsche Bahn with connection

10:15PMCologne5h59 04:14AMHildesheim

0 transfers

€351One-way

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Overview: Train from Cologne to Hildesheim

	Distance	153 miles (247 km)
	Average train duration	3 h 31 min
	Average train ticket price	$31 (€27)
	Direct train	No
	Train providers	Deutsche Bahn with connection, National Express, Deutsche Bahn or Flixtrain

Trains from Cologne to Hildesheim cover the 153 miles (247 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 31 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, National Express, Deutsche Bahn or Flixtrain. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $20 (€18), but the average price of train tickets is $31 (€27). Travelers depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and National Express from Cologne to Hildesheim trains

You can travel by train from Cologne to Hildesheim with Deutsche Bahn and National Express for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn

National Express

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Hildesheim train.

Cologne to Hildesheim train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 4 h 20 min
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 25 a day

National Express is the leading train company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cologne - Hildesheim train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Train information from Cologne to Hildesheim with National Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 22 min
National Express frequency: 15 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Cologne to Hildesheim

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Hildesheim easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Hildesheim.

Looking to save money on your route? Omio customers have found the cheapest train from Cologne to Hildesheim for the next 7 days starting from $20 (€18) one way.

If you’re looking to buy your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Cologne to Hildesheim train price to come in at an average of $31 (€27) one way.

When traveling this route you should expect the distance between Cologne and Hildesheim by train to be approximately 153 miles (247 km).

On average the Cologne to Hildesheim train travel time is 3 h 31 min for the 153 miles (247 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

There are a few train stations in Cologne to start your route from including Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen. In Hildesheim you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Hildesheim Hbf, Hildesheim Ost and Hildesheim, Bahnhof / ZOB.

Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Köln Hbf, is located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the city center of Cologne.

The most popular arrival train station, Hildesheim Hbf, is located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center of Hildesheim.

For the best Cologne to Hildesheim train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn with connection, National Express, Deutsche Bahn or Flixtrain. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Cologne and Hildesheim to compare what amenities they may offer.

If you buy a train ticket from Cologne to Hildesheim within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $31 (€27) one way. However, we recommend booking your train in advance to get access to the best prices. Train tickets from Cologne to Hildesheim are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Cologne

Hildesheim

Köln Hbf is the most popular Cologne railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Cologne for your trip to Hildesheim.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Trankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, Germany

Phone Number

+49 2211411055

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sat - Sun: 07: 00 - 21: 00

Public transit options for Köln Hbf

U-Bahn lines: U5, U16, U18
S-Bahn lines: S6, S11, S12, S19
Bus lines: 172, 173
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX, RE, RB

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Köln Messe/Deutz, Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking