The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cologne/Bonn Flughafen for Hamburg Hbf every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 356 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £120.
Distance: 356 km
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4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:48 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h26 | 11:14 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:48 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h26 | 14:14 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf
Distance 356 km |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 02:43 |
Last train 21:09 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Hamburg Hbf from £12. 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.
FAQs: Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Hamburg Hbf train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Hamburg Hbf
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
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