- Distance: 436.1 km
- Duration: 4h 7m
The average train between Cologne and Hamburg takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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 and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hamburg station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.
Cologne to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Hamburg is 357.2 km. The road distance is 436 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–340 and the journey takes 4h 4m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.
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