Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on August 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:01am	Hbf	3h 54m	12:55pm	Harburg	CheapestFastest
	3:01pm	Hbf	3h 54m	6:55pm	Harburg	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	7h 21m	3:35pm	HAM Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:01am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 14m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Regio NRW + DB Regio Nord + metronom	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 51m	12:25pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Hamburg	7:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 25m	11:59am	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	No tags
	6:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + metronom	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 31m	5:05pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on August 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:01pm	Hbf	3h 54m	6:55pm	Harburg	Cheapest
	9:01am	Hbf	3h 54m	12:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	7h 21m	3:35pm	HAM Airport	No tags
National Express + DB Regio NRW + DB Regio Nord + metronom	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 51m	12:25pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	6:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 16m	11:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + metronom	8:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 31m	1:05pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	12:01pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 14m	4:15pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on August 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 30m	2:55pm	Harburg	Cheapest
	11:01am	Hbf	3h 54m	2:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
	5:01pm	Hbf	3h 54m	8:55pm	Harburg	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	7h 21m	3:35pm	HAM Airport	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	6:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 16m	11:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Regio NRW + DB Regio Nord + metronom	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 1m	1:25pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + metronom	8:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 31m	1:05pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	11:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on August 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:53pm	Hbf	9h 49m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + metronom	12:09pm	Hbf	3h 56m	4:05pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	7h 21m	3:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
National Express + DB Regio NRW + DB Regio Nord + metronom	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 1m	12:25pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	7:01am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 14m	11:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Hamburg	7:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 25m	11:59am	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	No tags
	7:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	11:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + metronom	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 31m	5:05pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on August 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
National Express + WestfalenBahn + DB Fernverkehr	8:21pm	Hbf	10h 21m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	7h 21m	3:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:01am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 14m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Regio NRW + DB Regio Nord + metronom	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 1m	12:25pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Hamburg	7:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 25m	11:59am	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	No tags
	6:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + National Express + WestfalenBahn	8:22pm	Hbf	10h 20m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on August 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:01am	Hbf	3h 54m	12:55pm	Harburg	CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	7h 21m	3:35pm	HAM Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:01am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 14m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Regio NRW + DB Regio Nord + metronom	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 1m	12:25pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Hamburg	7:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 25m	11:59am	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	No tags
	6:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + metronom	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 31m	5:05pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:07pm	Hbf	7h 43m	11:50pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Hamburg on August 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:53pm	Hbf	9h 49m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	9:01am	Hbf	3h 54m	12:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	7h 21m	3:35pm	HAM Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:01am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 14m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Regio NRW + DB Regio Nord + metronom	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 1m	12:25pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Hamburg	7:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 25m	11:59am	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	No tags
	6:11am	Hbf	4h 4m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + metronom	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 31m	5:05pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

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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 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 796, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42train per day

4h 16mAverage Duration

357 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceRUB 1,656 - RUB 12,856	Average Duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceRUB 796 - RUB 20,136	Average Duration4h 16m	CO₂ emissions 9kg 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

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixTrain

3.0/537 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

IC Bus

4.5/520 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at RUB 796. The average price for this train route is around RUB 4,732. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Hamburg?
The average train trip from Cologne to Hamburg takes 4h 16m and covers 357 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 38m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 42 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, IC Bus, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Cologne to Hamburg departs at 6:00am. 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 best on-time performance from Cologne to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 traveller 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

08-05

RUB 5,030

08-06

RUB 5,637

Today

RUB 3,918

08-08

RUB 3,316

08-09

RUB 5,039

08-10

RUB 3,023

08-11

RUB 3,221

08-12

RUB 3,014

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Hamburg was searched and found on Aug 12, 2026 with a price of RUB 3,014

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 RUB 3,014 to RUB 20,570 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 RUB 3,014 which is on 2026-08-12.