Train from Hamburg to Cologne: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:49 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just A$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day
4h 25mAverage Duration
356 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceA$26 - A$171Average Duration9h 35m
9kg CO₂e
Average PriceA$21 - A$290Average Duration4h 25m
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
A$32
04-16
A$49
Today
A$80
04-18
A$52
04-19
A$104
04-20
A$32
04-21
A$32
04-22
A$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on Apr 20, 2026 with a price of A$32

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

You can expect to pay from A$32 to A$362 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at A$32 which is on 2026-04-20.

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