Hamelin to Cologne by train

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Overview: trains from Hamelin to Cologne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hamelin to Cologne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:20 View journey
Last train 23:51 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 211
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey CA$46.15 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 9m
Train operators 13

Explore Hamelin to Cologne by train

Thinking about travelling from Hamelin to Cologne by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Hamelin and Cologne: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$46.15, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Departure frequency and timetable from Hamelin to Cologne

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Hamelin to Cologne:

  • 00:20 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:51 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:40 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:44 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 24 minutes from Hamelin toward Cologne.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 34 trains serving this route each day.

Hamelin to Cologne train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 211 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 16 minutes.

When are tickets between Hamelin and Cologne available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Hamelin and Cologne can be purchased 8 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Cologne

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Cologne.

FAQs about the train journey from Hamelin to Cologne

Want to know more about your journey from Hamelin to Cologne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Hamelin to Cologne covers a distance of 211 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.