Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Northeim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Northeim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. 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 bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€71 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Northeim
How to get from Cologne to Northeim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Northeim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Cheapest

Fastest

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 13
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16
Jan 17
Jan 18
Jan 19
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Northeim
Travel to Northeim 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 Northeim.

You can get between Cologne and Northeim 1 different ways: train.
The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Northeim is by train, which takes on average 3 h 33 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
You should expect to travel around 141 miles (228 km) between Cologne and Northeim.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Northeim is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Northeim from Cologne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Northeim:
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Northeim:
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic for trains to Northeim. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for NS Domestic Cologne to Northeim tickets on Omio for $118 (€106).
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Northeim with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Northeim tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
Travelling from Cologne to Northeim: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


