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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamburg to Cologne

Composite routes from Hamburg to Cologne

Cheapest
3 h 33 min
Car
430 km.
from $23
Fastest
1 h 5 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.52–$432.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$343.51
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$534.35
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$496.18
Plane from Bremen Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$407.12

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$508.90

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$343.51
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$343.51

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$826.97

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$61.07

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$59.80
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
info@urlaubs-express.de
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$139.95

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Email:
presse@der-metronom.de
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Hamburg to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.36–$35.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $17.39 - $30.43 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 21m and costs $70.65 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Cologne?

The distance between Hamburg and Cologne is 451 km. The road distance is 422.8 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $34.78 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Cologne?

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Cologne bus from?

Hamburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Cologne train from?

Hamburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $34.78 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 7h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $48.91 - $217.39 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Hamburg to Cologne bus arrive?

Hamburg to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Hamburg to Cologne train arrive?

Hamburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Cologne is 423 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Hamburg to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Cologne?

Book your Hamburg to Cologne train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamburg and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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