- Distance: 436.2 km
- Duration: 4h 2m
The average train between Hamburg and Cologne takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Hamburg 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 and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Köln Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.
Hamburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Cologne is 357.2 km. The road distance is 418 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 4h 1m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.
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