Trains from Hamburg to Cologne

Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud

Trusted by 75M+ travelers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 85 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travel
TodayNov 23
from $18
TomorrowNov 24
from $42
MonNov 25
from $16
TueNov 26
WedNov 27
from $24
ThuNov 28
FriNov 29
SatNov 30

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: November 24 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Hamburg Central Station
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixTrainFlixTrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: November 24 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Harburg
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixTrainFlixTrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 24 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Hamburg Central Station
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixTrainFlixTrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 24 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Harburg
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixTrainFlixTrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 24 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Harburg
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixTrainFlixTrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

Train Hamburg to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$21
Average train trip duration4h 9m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:18am
Distance222 miles (357 km)
Latest train departure7:00pm

Hamburg to Cologne Trains

Busbud shows you the best train ticket fares and train schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by train from Hamburg to Cologne.

Train service from Hamburg to Cologne will be provided by the most trusted companies.

Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Cologne from Hamburg, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Hamburg - Cologne

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/21
$29
11/22
$25
Today
$18
11/24
$42
11/25
$16
11/26
$19
11/27
$24
11/28
$23
The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 25, 2024 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $77 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2024-11-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Hamburg and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Hamburg and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Hamburg to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

What's the cheapest way to go from Hamburg to Cologne?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Hamburg and Cologne is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $21 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $11. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Cologne, choose the train, as it will take you from Hamburg to Cologne in about 4h 9m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Hamburg by train?

Train from Cologne to Hamburg

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worldwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.

Popular Trains Connecting Hamburg

Trains Leaving from Hamburg

Popular Trains Connecting Cologne

Trains Going to Cologne