Train from Cologne to Hamburg: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on April 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
HAM AirportCheapest
Flixtrain
Hbf
HarburgFastest
Flixtrain
Hbf
Hamburg HbfNo tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
HAM AirportNo tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE
Cologne Messe/Deutz
Hamburg HbfNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:52 PM CEST.

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 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just DKK 78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day
4h 13mAverage Duration
356 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceDKK 112 - DKK 1,174Average Duration8h 55m
9kg CO₂e
Average PriceDKK 78 - DKK 1,484Average Duration4h 13m
9kg CO₂e

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04-15
DKK 706
04-16
DKK 361
Today
DKK 455
04-18
DKK 385
04-19
DKK 157
04-20
DKK 346
04-21
DKK 157
04-22
DKK 220
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Hamburg was searched and found on Apr 19, 2026 with a price of DKK 157

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 DKK 157 to DKK 1,500 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 DKK 157 which is on 2026-04-19.

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