Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 55 m
Average
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
360 km
Of the 9 trains that leave Hamburg for Cologne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 223 miles (360 km) |
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Average train duration | 3 h 40 min |
Average train ticket price | $69 (€58) |
Train frequency | 1 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
Train providers | Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain |
Trains from Hamburg to Cologne cover the 223 miles (360 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 40 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $21 (€18), but the average price of train tickets is $69 (€58). Travelers depart most frequently from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
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Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Hamburg to Cologne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
Hamburg to Cologne train information with Deutsche Bahn:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When departing from Hamburg, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg Altona, Hamburg Harburg and Hamburg Dammtor. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your journey in train stations like Cologne Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Hamburg Hbf, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cologne Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
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