Cologne to Hamburg Train

How long is the journey from Cologne to Hamburg by train?

Traveling from Cologne to Hamburg by train will usually take 4 hr 10 min. This journey covers a distance of 224.11 mi . When planning your trip, bear in mind that 4 hr 10 min is an average, and route times may vary from day to day. Weather conditions, issues with transport, unexpected diversions, and local events could all cause delays to your journey. Please keep the possibility of these exceptional events in mind when making travel plans. The journey from Cologne to Hamburg covers a distance of 224.11 mi. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 4 hr 10 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 3 hr 54 min. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Cologne to Hamburg faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

At what time of the day can I travel from Cologne to Hamburg?

If you want to set off early, take the first departure of the day from Cologne to Hamburg, which usually leaves at 8:11 AM. The last scheduled departure of the day is normally at 7:01 PM. These timetables may vary depending on the day of the week, or at different times of year. The first departure of the night from Cologne to Hamburg leaves at 8:11 AM, while the last journey sets out at 7:01 PM. These are according to the standard schedules for the route between Cologne and Hamburg. However, different providers' timetables can vary from day to day or month to month, so these particular departures may not be available every day. Some providers may change their schedules on public holidays and weekends, or during the summer months. Check your travel dates when making your booking.

When traveling from Cologne to Hamburg by train, which stations can I use?

There are different options to choose from when traveling between Cologne and Hamburg. You can start your journey in Cologne at stations such as Koeln Messe/deutz,Köln, Hbf,Cologne Bonn Airport,Köln-Mülheim . These connect to stations including Hamburg - Harburg,Hamburg-Altona station,Hamburg Dammtor (DE),Hamburg Hbf ZOB,Hamburg Airport, HAM in Hamburg. There may not be a direct connection between all the stations in the two locations. Some providers will only serve a selection of the stations, and you may have to travel from one station to another in the same city after arrival to reach your ultimate destination. Virail will show you both all direct routes and any connecting services which you can take to get from Cologne to Hamburg.

How many journeys from Cologne to Hamburg take place each day?

The route from Cologne to Hamburg is served by providers including . From this list of transport providers, there are up to departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from Cologne 14 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from Cologne to Hamburg, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 12 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 2 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Cologne to Hamburg. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.