How to get from
Hamburg to Cologne
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Compare prices to get from Hamburg to Cologne
€ 71|9h 20m
€ 5|3h 34m
€ 27|6h 40m
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Ryanair23h 55m
Lubeck AirportCologne Bonn Airport
€ 71One way
Book
1 stop
Lufthansa4h 40m
Hamburg AirportCologne Bonn Airport
€ 515One way
Book
1 stop
- Prices shown from Hamburg to Cologne are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Hamburg to Cologne
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne costs only € 23 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 4h 9m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Average price
€ 150
Average duration
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Departure time
07:00 - 18:00
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Trains
Fastest
Average price
€ 27
Average duration
4h 9m
Departure time
18:45 - 22:12
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€ 23
Average duration
6h 55m
Departure time
06:00 - 01:25
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Hamburg to Cologne?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Hamburg to Cologne?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Hamburg to Cologne is Thursday, with an average price of € 7.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Hamburg to Cologne by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Hamburg to Cologne is Monday, with an average price of € 23.
€ 23
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From Hamburg to Cologne: Travel Information
Companies operating from Hamburg to Cologne
Find stations and airports near Hamburg and Cologne
Popular airports near Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW)
Bremen Airport (BRE)
Nearby
Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Hamburg
Hamburg Landungsbrücken
Hamburg Landungsbr.
Hamburg Stadthausbrücke
Hamburg Jungfernst.
Hamburg Jungfernstieg
Popular train stations near Cologne
Heumarkt, Köln
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz)
Köln Hbf
Neumarkt, Köln
Severinstr., Köln
Popular bus stations near Hamburg
Jungfernstieg
Naves
Hamburg 1
Hamburg 2
Hamburg Main Station (Spitalerstraße)
Popular bus stations near Cologne
Cologne Central Bus Station
Cologne Johannisstrasse
Cologne Ottopl.
Hansaring
Cologne Gummersbacher
FAQ – How to Get from Hamburg to Cologne
How far is it from Hamburg to Cologne?
The distance from Hamburg to Cologne is about 363km (226 mi).How to get from Hamburg to Cologne?
There are 3 modes of transport available from Hamburg to Cologne, including Flights Trains Buses.What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne is by Trains, with an average journey time of 4h 9m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 6h 55m.What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne is by Buses, with an average price of € 23. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around € 27 on avergae.Flights costs around € 150 on average.Where do trips from Hamburg to Cologne usually depart and arrive?
Travellers typically choose the following departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Cologne: Flights usually departs from Hamburg Airport and arrives at Cologne Bonn Airport Trains usually departs from Hamburg Landungsbrücken and arrives at Heumarkt, Köln Buses usually departs from Jungfernstieg and arrives at Cologne Central Bus Station .When is the cheapest time to buy tickets from Hamburg to Cologne?
Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: flights from Hamburg to Cologne are usually cheapest Thursday, with an average fare of € 7 flights from Hamburg to Cologne are usually cheapest Monday, with an average fare of € 23 .Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Cologne?
The time difference between Hamburg and Cologne is 0m.