How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Hamburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Hamburg start from $13. The average price for this train route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Hamburg?

The average train ride duration from Cologne to Hamburg is 4h 5m, covering a distance of 216 miles (348 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators service the Cologne to Hamburg route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Hamburg?

The earliest train departs from Cologne to Hamburg at 6:05am. And the latest train departs at 11:27pm.

What is the best train operator from Cologne to Hamburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Hamburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Cologne to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Cologne to Hamburg from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on March 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:12pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 30m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	9:01am	Hbf	3h 54m	12:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
	9:01am	Hbf	4h 6m	1:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	7h 41m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on March 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:01am	Hbf	4h 6m	1:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	9:01am	Hbf	3h 54m	12:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
	3:01pm	Hbf	4h 6m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	8h 26m	8:40pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on March 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	8h 26m	8:40pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	9:01am	Hbf	3h 54m	12:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
	9:01am	Hbf	4h 6m	1:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:44am	Hbf	4h 2m	11:46am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on March 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	5:01pm	Hbf	3h 54m	8:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
	10:52am	Hbf	4h 16m	3:08pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	8h 26m	8:40pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on March 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	7h 41m	7:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 4m	10:23am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	8h 26m	8:40pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 4m	10:23am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:40am	Hbf	4h 6m	11:46am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on March 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:11pm	Hbf	4h 25m	12:36am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	9:01am	Hbf	3h 54m	12:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
	9:01am	Hbf	4h 6m	1:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	7h 41m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on April 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:01am	Hbf	4h 6m	1:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	9:01am	Hbf	3h 54m	12:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	7h 41m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:40am	Hbf	4h 6m	11:46am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:33 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Hamburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

4h 5mAverage Duration

216 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $95	Average Duration8h 55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $153	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Hamburg?

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Hamburg Airport
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D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

FlixTrain

3/525 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.5

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.2

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

DE train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Hamburg by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Hamburg start from $13. The average price for this train route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Hamburg?
The average train ride duration from Cologne to Hamburg is 4h 5m, covering a distance of 216 miles (348 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Hamburg?
The earliest train departs from Cologne to Hamburg at 6:05am. And the latest train departs at 11:27pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Cologne to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03/24

$84

03/25

$91

Today

$34

03/27

$50

03/28

$67

03/29

$53

03/30

$48

03/31

$36

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Hamburg was searched and found on Mar 26, 2026 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Hamburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $225 for a train ticket from Cologne to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2026-03-31.