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Cheap train tickets from Hildesheim to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Jan 31

Cheapest

€24

Average

€24

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

Deutsche Bahn with connection

04:44AMHildesheim3h49 08:33AMCologne

0 transfers

€241One-way

Deutsche Bahn with connection

08:37PMHildesheim5h27 02:04AMCologne

0 transfers

€241One-way

Train schedule from Hildesheim to Cologne

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Deutsche Bahn with connection

04:44AMHildesheim3h49 08:33AMCologne

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Deutsche Bahn with connection

08:37PMHildesheim5h27 02:04AMCologne

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Fastest train times from Hildesheim to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Jan 31

Fastest Journey

3 h 49 m

Average

4 h 38 m

Trains per day

Distance

248 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Hildesheim for Cologne 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

04:44AMHildesheim3h49 08:33AMCologne

0 transfers

€241One-way

Deutsche Bahn with connection

08:37PMHildesheim5h27 02:04AMCologne

0 transfers

€241One-way

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Overview: Train from Hildesheim to Cologne

	Distance	153 miles (247 km)
	Average train duration	4 h 1 min
	Average train ticket price	$21 (€18)
	Train frequency	14 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train providers	Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Trains from Hildesheim to Cologne cover the 153 miles (247 km) long route taking on average 4 h 1 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 14 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $21 (€18), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $21 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from Hildesheim Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Hildesheim to Cologne trains

You can travel by train to Cologne from Hildesheim with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $21 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn

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 Hildesheim to Cologne train.

Travel Tips: Trains from Hildesheim to Cologne

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Cologne 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 Hildesheim to Cologne.

Omio customers have found the cheapest trains from Hildesheim to Cologne to cost as little as $21 (€18) in the next 7 days.

The train price to Cologne from Hildesheim is on average $21 (€18) if you are looking to buy your tickets for this trip in the next 7 days.

The Hildesheim to Cologne train distance is approximately 153 miles (247 km).

On average the Hildesheim to Cologne train time is 4 h 1 min covering the 153 miles (247 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

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

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

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Hildesheim Hbf, is located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the city center of Hildesheim.

The most popular arrival train station, Köln Hbf, is located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city center of Cologne.

If you're looking for trains from Hildesheim to Cologne, you can rely on Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection to get you to Cologne. It's also good to check out all possible train providers for the Hildesheim to Cologne route to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

On average, there are 14 trains a day from Hildesheim to Cologne. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The first Hildesheim to Cologne train departs at 7: 44 AM and the last train from Hildesheim to Cologne leaves at 7: 44 AM. Check out the most up-to-date train schedule from Hildesheim to Cologne on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

You can find trains to Cologne from Hildesheim to cost on average $21 (€18) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your route. You’ll see tickets for the Hildesheim to Cologne train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Hildesheim

Cologne

Hildesheim Hbf is the most popular Hildesheim 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 Hildesheim for your trip to Cologne.

Amenities at station

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Address

Hildesheim Hbf, Bahnhofsplatz 1, 31134 Hildesheim

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

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Hildesheim Ost, Immengarten 16, 31134 Hildesheim

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