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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least once.
89707 · ICE 208
89709 · ICE 618
25407 · ICE 1028
89711 · ICE 206
25403 · ICE 920
89711 · ICE 206
89709 · ICE 618
89715 · ICE 204
89713 · ICE 616
89707 · ICE 208Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $250.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $494 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $468 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $494 (€405).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $77 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 4h 23m versus 4h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25403 · ICE 920 | 1:38 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h30 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
25407 · ICE 1028 | On time 3:38 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h01 | 8:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89707 · ICE 208 | On time 4:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 9:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89709 · ICE 618 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 10:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89711 · ICE 206 | On time 6:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 11:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89713 · ICE 616 | On time 7:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89715 · ICE 204 | On time 8:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89717 · ICE 614 | On time 9:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89719 · ICE 202 | On time 10:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89721 · ICE 612 | On time 11:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89723 · ICE 200 | On time 12:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89725 · ICE 610 | On time 1:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 6:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89727 · ICE 108 | On time 2:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 7:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89729 · ICE 518 | On time 3:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 8:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89731 · ICE 106 | On time 4:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 9:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89733 · ICE 516 | On time 5:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 10:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 645 · ICE 584 | On time 5:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h41 | 11:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
89735 · ICE 104 | On time 6:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h51 | 11:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89737 · ICE 514 | On time 7:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 12:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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