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Compare train, flight, and bus for Cologne to Hildesheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Hildesheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Hildesheim:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Hildesheim costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $363 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Hildesheim costing on average $424 (€343).
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
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How to get from Cologne to Hildesheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Hildesheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:25 AM14h15Cologne10:40 PMHildesheim$521One-way0 transfers
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- 8:25 AM14h15Cologne10:40 PMHildesheim$521One-way0 transfers
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- 8:25 AM14h15Cologne10:40 PMHildesheim$521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Hildesheim:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Hildesheim costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $363 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Hildesheim costing on average $424 (€343).
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Hildesheim as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hildesheim by train.
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