Next available departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on September 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:45pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 17m	1:02am	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 42m	3:51pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	7h 28m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 8m	6:58pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 54m	4:03pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	12:36pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 48m	6:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	1:12pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 13m	5:25pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 42m	3:51pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on September 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:45pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 8m	11:53pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	8:11am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 34m	11:45am	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:30am	HAM Airport	8h 11m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 48m	12:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 18m	11:03am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 21m	10:22am	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	11h 40m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on September 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 26m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 42m	3:51pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:30am	HAM Airport	8h 11m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 48m	12:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 18m	11:03am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 21m	10:22am	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	11h 40m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on September 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:45pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 43m	1:28am	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 42m	3:51pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	7h 28m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 8m	6:58pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 48m	12:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 18m	11:03am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 21m	10:22am	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on September 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:45pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 21m	12:06am	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 42m	3:51pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	7h 28m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
	8:50am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 8m	12:58pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 48m	12:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 18m	11:03am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 21m	10:22am	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on September 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 8m	6:58pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 42m	3:51pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:30am	HAM Airport	8h 12m	1:42pm	Hbf	No tags
	8:50am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 8m	12:58pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 48m	12:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 18m	11:03am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 21m	10:22am	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on September 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:30am	HAM Airport	8h 11m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 42m	3:51pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	7h 28m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:50am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 8m	2:58pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 48m	12:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 18m	11:03am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 44m	10:45am	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on September 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:43pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	1:16am	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 42m	3:51pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:30am	HAM Airport	8h 12m	1:42pm	Hbf	No tags
	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 8m	6:58pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 33m	10:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 48m	12:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 18m	11:03am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 21m	10:22am	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:09 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just CZK 206, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44train per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

221 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCZK 405 - CZK 3,305	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCZK 206 - CZK 5,926	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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

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

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

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi2.8

FlixTrain

3.1/540 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

IC Bus

4.5/520 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Cologne 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 Hamburg to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Cologne start from CZK 206. The average price for this train route is around CZK 1,178. 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 Hamburg to Cologne?
The average train ride duration from Hamburg to Cologne is 4h 20m, covering a distance of 221 miles (357 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Hamburg to Cologne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 44 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, IC Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Hamburg to Cologne?
The earliest train departs from Hamburg to Cologne at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 10:45pm.
What is the best train operator from Hamburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is IC Bus, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Hamburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is IC Bus, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is IC Bus, 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

09/05

CZK 687

09/06

CZK 1,272

Today

CZK 458

09/08

CZK 458

09/09

CZK 458

09/10

CZK 458

09/11

CZK 611

09/12

CZK 471

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on Sep 8, 2026 with a price of CZK 458

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 CZK 458 to CZK 4,478 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 CZK 458 which is on 2026-09-08.