How to travel from Cologne to Hildesheim

There are 3 travel options from Cologne to Hildesheim: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hildesheim is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $27 (€24) compared to other travel options to Hildesheim:

A train is generally $24 (€21) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $51 (€45) from Cologne to Hildesheim.

Taking a train is usually $24 (€21) less than taking a flight to Hildesheim, which costs on average $51 (€45) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Cologne and Hildesheim is by train, which takes on average 4 h 1 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Hildesheim is:

• Around 41 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cologne to Hildesheim as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Hildesheim:

• Buses most often depart from Cologne at Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) and arrive in Hildesheim at Hildesheim, Hindenburgplatz.
• Trains mostly depart from Köln Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Hildesheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Deutsche Bahn with connection can get you to Hildesheim by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn with connection from Cologne to Hildesheim for $27 (€24) on Omio.

Before traveling from Cologne to Hildesheim, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket is costing on average $51 (€45) one way for this trip.
• A plane ticket for this journey is costing $51 (€45) one way on average.
• A train ticket for this journey costs on average $27 (€24) one way.

But we recommend booking Cologne to Hildesheim tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.