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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
$42
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
4 h 31 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Messe/Deutz to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 22 trains that leave Cologne Messe/Deutz for Hamburg Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 356 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 4 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
28530 · 10233 · ICE 514
ICE 920
10280 · ICE 514
S6 · ICE 516
S6 · ICE 104
S6 · ICE 518
S6 · ICE 616
S6 · ICE 618
S6 · ICE 516
S6 · ICE 614Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $250.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $522 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $496 (€406) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $522 (€427).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Messe/Deutz to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
89707 · ICE 208 | Delayed 4:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 7:34 AM 7:34 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89709 · ICE 618 | On time 5:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 10:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89711 · ICE 206 | On time 6:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 11:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89713 · ICE 616 | On time 7:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89715 · ICE 204 | Delayed 8:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 11:34 AM 11:34 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89717 · ICE 614 | On time 9:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89719 · ICE 202 | On time 10:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89721 · ICE 612 | On time 11:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89723 · ICE 200 | On time 12:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89725 · ICE 610 | On time 1:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 6:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89727 · ICE 108 | On time 2:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 7:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89729 · ICE 518 | On time 3:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 8:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89731 · ICE 106 | On time 4:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 9:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89733 · ICE 516 | On time 5:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 10:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 624 · ICE 645 · ICE 584 | On time 6:17 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h17 | 11:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
89735 · ICE 104 | On time 6:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h40 | 11:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89737 · ICE 514 | On time 7:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 12:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 912 · 89737 · S1 · 4440 | On time 8:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 9h25 | 5:57 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
ICE 920 | 1:58 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h10 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 920 | 2:10 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h58 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1028 | On time 4:05 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h34 | 8:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Hamburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:50, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 12:50 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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