The average train between Cologne and St. Pauli takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to St. Pauli. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and St. Pauli. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into St. Pauli at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 23m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Cologne to St. Pauli? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to St. Pauli. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Hamburg Hbf station via Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Cologne to St. Pauli train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to St. Pauli train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
The distance between Cologne and St. Pauli is 356.6 km. The road distance is 420 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–160 and the journey takes 4h 4m.