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Compare train for Hamm to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamm to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €37, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
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Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€18. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Hamm to Cologne
How to get from Hamm to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamm to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain4:08 PM 1h39 Hamm (Westf) Hbf 5:47 PM Cologne Hbf €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain4:08 PM 1h39 Hamm (Westf) Hbf 5:47 PM Cologne Hbf €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 9568:56 AM 1h31 Hamm (Westf) Hbf 10:27 AM Cologne Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 95411:03 AM 1h37 Hamm (Westf) Hbf 12:40 PM Cologne Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 174810:57 AM 1h50 Hamm (Westf) Hbf 12:47 PM Cologne Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 644 · ICE 15219:54 AM 1h55 Hamm (Westf) Hbf 11:49 AM Cologne Hbf €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamm and Cologne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamm (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Regional to go to Cologne by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Regional.
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