Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE)

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. 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 €13, and a flight costs an average of €210.

Distance: 221 miles (356 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€56 Average price	€21 Average price Cheapest	€210 Average price
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

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Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) but you can travel from only $17 (€13) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

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Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $17 (€13)

Distance

221 miles (356 km)

Average train duration

4h 11m

Cheapest ticket price

$27 (€21)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 57m

First train

01:20

Last train

09:53

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $17 (€13)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains

You can travel by train from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen with Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain for as low as $27 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 4 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: $27
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 11 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your journey at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

Train information from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 4 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: $60
FlixTrain frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

FAQs: Travel by train from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.

Cheap train tickets from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen can start from as little as $27 (€21) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is $67 (€54); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is 4 h 26 min to travel the 221 mile (356 km) long journey, with around there are 14 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen leaves at 2: 37 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen leaves at 8: 46 PM.

There are 14 trains a day from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, you can count on Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for the best way to get you to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 46 PM.

A trip to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen from Hamburg Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen by train is September.

You have options as you can travel between Hamburg Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.