The average train between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Cologne takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne. 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg Airport (HAM) is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne train services, operated by S-Bahn Hamburg, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne train services, operated by S-Bahn Hamburg, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne train tickets online with S-Bahn Hamburg and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Cologne is 365 km. The road distance is 449 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–340 and the journey takes 4h 3m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.