- Distance: 442 km
- Duration: 4h 26m
The average train between Köln Hbf and Hamburg-Altona takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona. 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 every 2 hours between Köln Hbf and Hamburg-Altona. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Hamburg-Altona at 12:34 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Hamburg-Altona station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.
Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Köln Hbf and Hamburg-Altona is 353.9 km. The road distance is 442 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona hourly. Tickets cost €80–350 and the journey takes 4h 23m.
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