Next available departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on October 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:30am	HAM Airport	8h 25m	1:55pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 46m	3:55pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:15am	HAM Airport	7h 41m	5:56pm	Hbf	No tags
		8:50am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 9m	12:59pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 28m	10:29am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 50m	12:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 14m	10:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 1m	10:46am	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on October 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:30am	HAM Airport	8h 25m	1:55pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 46m	3:55pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:15am	HAM Airport	7h 41m	5:56pm	Hbf	No tags
		10:50am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 9m	2:59pm	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 50m	12:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		7:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 25m	11:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 1m	10:46am	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on October 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		8:45pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 35m	1:20am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:11am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 57m	12:08pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:30am	HAM Airport	8h 25m	1:55pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 28m	10:29am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 50m	12:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 14m	10:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 1m	10:46am	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:15am	HAM Airport	7h 41m	5:56pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on October 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		8:45pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 34m	1:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 46m	3:55pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:30am	HAM Airport	8h 25m	1:55pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 28m	10:29am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 50m	12:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 14m	10:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 1m	10:46am	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:15am	HAM Airport	11h 42m	9:57pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on October 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:15am	HAM Airport	11h 42m	9:57pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 46m	3:55pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:30am	HAM Airport	8h 25m	1:55pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 28m	10:29am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 51m	12:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 14m	10:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 1m	10:46am	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		6:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 40m	1:55pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on October 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		8:45pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 34m	1:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 46m	3:55pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:15am	HAM Airport	7h 35m	5:50pm	Hbf	No tags
		2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 8m	6:58pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 28m	10:29am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 51m	12:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 14m	10:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 1m	10:46am	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on October 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:15am	HAM Airport	7h 41m	5:56pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:09pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 46m	3:55pm	Hbf	Fastest
		8:50am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 9m	12:59pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:01am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 28m	10:29am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:36am	Hamburg Hbf	5h 51m	12:27pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 14m	10:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 1m	10:46am	Hbf	No tags
		2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 8m	6:58pm	Hbf	No tags

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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 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47train per day

4h 19mAverage Duration

221 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $137	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $251	Average Duration4h 19m	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
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
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

4.0/514 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.1

FlixTrain

3.1/542 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi1.9

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, Slovak Rail, Swiss Federal Railways

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 $10. The average price for this train route is around $63. 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 19m, 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 47 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 2.9.
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

10/15

$58

10/16

$86

Today

$53

10/18

$73

10/19

$35

10/20

$27

10/21

$35

10/22

$41

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 20, 2026 with a price of $27

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 $27 to $232 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 $27 which is on 2026-10-20.