How to get from Hamburg to Cologne
- 357 km as the crow flies
- 46 train departures a day with Deutsche Bahn
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 19 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Cologne: train. The two cities are about 357 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 19 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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357 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €124Checked Oct 5 | 3h1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 4h 21mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€124Checked Oct 53h · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Oct 104h 21m · directSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg → Colognetrain
Deutsche Bahn·4h 21m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Hamburg to Cologne
Deutsche Bahn runs 46 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:26 and the last at 22:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 46 | 04:26 | 22:45 |
| FlixBusbus | 30 | 00:10 | 23:10 |
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 04:26
- 04:41
- 05:26
- 05:45
- 06:26
- 06:45
- 07:26
- 07:45
- 08:11
- 08:25
- 08:42
- 09:26
- 09:45
- 10:26
- 10:45
- 11:10
- 11:23
- 11:26
- 11:45
- 11:54
- 12:09
- 12:26
- 12:45
- 13:12
- 13:26
- 13:45
- 14:26
- 14:45
- 15:10
- 15:23
- 15:26
- 15:45
- 15:54
- 16:09
- 16:26
- 16:45
- 17:26
- 17:45
- 18:26
- 18:45
- 19:26
- 19:45
- 20:26
- 20:45
- 22:25
- 22:45
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:10
- 04:00
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 06:50
- 07:01
- 07:50
- 08:01
- 08:50
- 09:01
- 09:50
- 10:01
- 12:50
- 13:01
- 13:50
- 14:01
- 14:50
- 15:01
- 15:50
- 16:01
- 16:45
- 17:45
- 22:10
- 23:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnHamburg-Cologne, Düsseldorf Airport-CologneBook →
EurowingsHamburg Airport-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusHamburg-CologneBook →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Cologne works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Hamburg to Cologne, about 4h 21m. In total it's roughly €31 over 4h 21m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Cologne: common questions
When is the first train from Hamburg to Cologne?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 04:26 and the last at 22:45, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Hamburg to Cologne?
46 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 04:26 and 22:45.
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Cologne?
30 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:10.
How far is Cologne from Hamburg?
About 357 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Hamburg to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026