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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€28
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€62
Fastest journey on Sep 17
4 h
Average journey duration on Sep 17
4 h 12 m
Trains on Sep 17
20
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport without transferring at least once.
ICE 209 · 268448:45 PM5h49Hamburg Hbf2:34 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€281One-way1 transfer- ICE 619 · 897387:45 PM4h26Hamburg Hbf12:11 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€341One-way1 transfer
- ICE 921 · 8974610:45 PM5h26Hamburg Hbf4:11 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€481One-way1 transfer
- ICE 519 · S199:45 AM4h30Hamburg Hbf2:15 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€541One-way1 transfer
- ICE 107 · S198:42 AM4h33Hamburg Hbf1:15 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€541One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1521 · 897148:11 AM4h00Hamburg Hbf12:11 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€701One-way1 transfer
- ICE 927 · S1912:09 PM4h06Hamburg Hbf4:15 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€701One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1021 · S194:09 PM4h06Hamburg Hbf8:15 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€591One-way1 transfer
- ICE 205 · 897324:45 PM4h25Hamburg Hbf9:10 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€591One-way1 transfer
- ICE 617 · 897345:45 PM4h25Hamburg Hbf10:10 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€641One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a flight costs an average of €553.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€65 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €553 Average price | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average €65.
A bus is €521 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average €553.
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-1.61. The journey takes 4h 21m versus 4h 16m 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.
Live departures
Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1521 · 89714 | On time 8:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h00 | 12:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 107 · S19 | On time 8:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h33 | 1:15 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 585 · ICE 652 · S19 | On time 9:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h54 | 1:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 519 · S19 | On time 9:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h30 | 2:15 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 787 · ICE 952 · S19 | On time 10:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h34 | 2:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 927 · S19 | On time 12:09 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h06 | 4:15 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 201 · S19 | On time 12:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h30 | 5:15 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2311 · S19 | On time 1:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h43 | 5:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 613 · S19 | On time 1:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h30 | 6:15 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 881 · ICE 858 · S19 | On time 2:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h54 | 6:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 203 · S19 | On time 2:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h30 | 7:15 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1021 · S19 | On time 4:09 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h06 | 8:15 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 205 · 89732 | On time 4:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h25 | 9:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2215 · S19 | On time 5:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h43 | 9:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 617 · 89734 | On time 5:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h25 | 10:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 885 · ICE 854 · 89736 | On time 6:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h09 | 11:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 207 · 33628 | On time 6:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h34 | 11:19 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 619 · 89738 | On time 7:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h26 | 12:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 209 · 26844 | On time 8:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h49 | 2:34 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 921 · 89746 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h26 | 4:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport
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Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:45, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 7:45 AM |
Last train 8:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Hamburg Hbf and Cologne Bonn Airport from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Bonn Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport
Most Hamburg Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg Hbf and Cologne Bonn Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
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