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Cologne to Hamburg train ticket prices

Find the most affordable train fares with Deutsche Bahn (DB) for your Cologne to Hamburg trip. The lowest price is £26.99, with an average cost of £39.82. Available ticket options are Sparpreis (Saver), Super Sparpreis (Super Saver), and Flexpreis (Flexible) tickets. Experience high-speed ICE trains connecting over 300 stations in Germany or frequent regional trains linking cities and towns. Early booking to get the lowest prices for long-distance travel.

Cologne to Hamburg train times

Find detailed train schedules from Cologne to Hamburg, where the fastest trip duration is 4h 3m. 10 trains are running daily, with the first departing at 02:10 and the last at 20:47. Review DB train schedules and fares to stay updated with live information on delays and cancellations for a seamless journey.

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05:08

Cologne Central Station

09:14

Hamburg Central Station
On time4h 6mDeutsche Bahn
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05:11

Cologne Central Station

09:14

Hamburg Central Station
On time4h 3mDeutsche Bahn
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18:11

Cologne Central Station

22:51

Hamburg Central Station
On time4h 40mDeutsche Bahn
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18:45

Cologne Central Station

22:55

Hamburg Central Station
On time4h 10mDeutsche Bahn
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19:11

Cologne Central Station

23:16

Hamburg Central Station
On time4h 5mDeutsche Bahn
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Cologne to Hamburg train journey information

Find detailed DB train schedules from Cologne to Hamburg, including first and last departure times, stops, distance, journey time, train companies, and price options. Check train times and prices for a smooth journey.

First train
02:10
Last train
20:47
Departure station
Cologne
Arrival station
Hamburg
Distance
221 miles (355km)
Journey time
From 4h 3m
Price
From £26.99
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn

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Super Saver from £15.52

Super Saver from £15.52

Second-class Super Saver fares start at £15.52, first class at £20.70.
Book early for ICE trains

Book early for ICE trains

Secure lower prices by booking German long-distance train tickets (IC, ICE, EC) early; prices increase closer to travel.
Regional Day Ticket

Regional Day Ticket

Regional Day Ticket (Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket) starts at £39.70, offering unlimited rides on regional trains for one day.
IC and ICE overnight trains

IC and ICE overnight trains

Explore Germany and neighbouring countries on IC and ICE overnight trains with super saver fares starting at £15.52 and saver fares from £18.98.
Group travel for 6+ people

Group travel for 6+ people

Groups of six+ get super saver fares in Germany from £7.68, and in Europe from £12.00 per person.
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