How to travel from Hildesheim to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hildesheim to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hildesheim to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 154 miles (248 km)

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How to get from Hildesheim to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Hildesheim to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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04:25AM13h00
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05:25PMCologne
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04:25AM13h00
Hildesheim
05:25PMCologne
$601One-way
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FlixBus
04:25AM13h00
Hildesheim
05:25PMCologne
$601One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hildesheim to Cologne

Travel 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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hildesheim and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hildesheim to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Hildesheim to Cologne:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hildesheim to Cologne costing on average $30 (€24).

A bus is $292 (€233) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hildesheim to Cologne costing on average $315 (€251).

The fastest way to travel from Hildesheim to Cologne is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 28m.

Flight takes on average 3h 15m.

The distance from Hildesheim to Cologne is approximately 154 miles (248 km).
The average frequency per day from Hildesheim to Cologne is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hildesheim to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hildesheim Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hildesheim to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, RVHI Regionalverkehr Hildesheim GmbH, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, DB Bus to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hildesheim to Cologne:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Hildesheim to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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