Trains tickets from Hamburg to Cologne

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TodayDec 23
from $45
TomorrowDec 24
from $35
WedDec 25
from $27
ThuDec 26
from $27
FriDec 27
from $32
SatDec 28
from $34
SunDec 29
from $27
MonDec 30
from $31

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: December 24 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Hamburg Central Station
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: December 24 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Harburg
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 24 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Harburg
    Arrival time: December 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$23
Average train trip duration4h 7m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:38am
Distance216 miles (348 km)
Latest train departure7:00pm

Hamburg to Cologne Trains

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/21
$39
12/22
$39
Today
$45
12/24
$35
12/25
$27
12/26
$27
12/27
$32
12/28
$34
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 25, 2024 with a price of $27

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 $27 to $53 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 $27 which is on 2024-12-25.

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?

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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?

%{brand}s logoThe 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 $23 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $10. 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 7m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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