How to get from
Cologne to Hamburg
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Compare prices to get from Cologne to Hamburg
€53|6h 50m
€7|3h 29m
€25|6h 40m
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Eurowings27h 5m
Cologne Bonn AirportHamburg Airport
€89One way
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Lufthansa4h 25m
Cologne Bonn AirportHamburg Airport
€476One way
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- Prices shown from Cologne to Hamburg are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Cologne to Hamburg
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg costs only €19 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 4h 7m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€120
Average duration
4h 7m
Departure Time
08:15 - 19:40
Direct options
Trains
Average price
€24
Average duration
4h 14m
Departure Time
15:11 - 22:15
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€19
Average duration
7h 10m
Departure Time
16:05 - 06:40
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 Cologne to Hamburg?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Hamburg?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Hamburg is Wednesday, with an average price of €7.
€25
€16
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Cologne to Hamburg by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cologne to Hamburg is Monday, with an average price of €19.
€19
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From Cologne to Hamburg: Travel Information
Companies operating from Cologne to Hamburg
Find stations and airports near Cologne and Hamburg
Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW)
Bremen Airport (BRE)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Cologne
Heumarkt, Köln
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz)
Koln Dom/Hbf (tief)
Köln Hbf
Neumarkt, Köln
Popular train stations near Hamburg
Hamburg Landungsbrücken
Hamburg Stadthausbrücke
Hamburg Jungfernstieg
Hamburg Reeperbahn
Steinstraße, Hamburg
Popular bus stations near Cologne
Cologne Central Bus Station
Cologne Johannisstrasse
Cologne Ottopl.
Cologne Gummersbacher
Cologne West station (train)
Popular bus stations near Hamburg
Naves
Hamburg 1
Hamburg 2
Hamburg Main Station (Spitalerstraße)
Steinstraße (Deichtorplatz) (U), Hamburg
FAQ – How to Get from Cologne to Hamburg
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What’s the distance between Cologne and Hamburg?
It’s about 363km (226 mi) from Cologne to Hamburg. -
How do I get from Cologne to Hamburg?
You can travel from Cologne to Hamburg in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg is by Flights, with an average journey time of 4 hours 7 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 14m.Buses takes on average 7h 10m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Hamburg?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg is by Buses, with an average price of €19. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €24 on avergae.Flights costs around €120 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between Cologne and Hamburg?
When traveling from Cologne to Hamburg, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrives at Hamburg Airport , Trains typically departs from Heumarkt, Köln and arrives at Hamburg Landungsbrücken , Buses typically departs from Cologne Central Bus Station and arrives at Naves . -
When should you book tickets from Cologne to Hamburg to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Cologne to Hamburg are usually cheapest (Wednesday), with an average price of €7 Flights from Cologne to Hamburg are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €19 . -
Are Cologne and Hamburg in the same time zone?
The time difference between Cologne and Hamburg is 0m.