Cologne to Hamburg-Bergedorf by train

Going from Cologne to Hamburg-Bergedorf by train

About to set off from Cologne to Hamburg-Bergedorf by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Cologne and Hamburg-Bergedorf: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Cologne to Hamburg-Bergedorf:

• Cheapest tickets: €69.11

• Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

• Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 6 months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Cologne and Hamburg-Bergedorf

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 34 trains make this journey of 359 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Cologne is at 02:07 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:27.

During the weekend, 02:09 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:27 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 16 minutes.

Cologne to Hamburg-Bergedorf distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 359 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 10 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Cologne and Hamburg-Bergedorf?

You can secure tickets for travel between Cologne and Hamburg-Bergedorf up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Hamburg-Bergedorf

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Hamburg-Bergedorf.