The average train between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Hamburg takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) station and arriving at Hamburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Hamburg is 355.6 km. The road distance is 451 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–350 and the journey takes 4h 4m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.