How to get from
Hamburg to Cologne
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Compare prices to get from Hamburg to Cologne
€61|5h 55m
€5|3h 39m
€33|6h 40m
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easyJet9h 30m
Hamburg AirportCologne Bonn Airport
€174One way
Book
1 stop
Lufthansa3h 40m
Hamburg AirportCologne Bonn Airport
€514One 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 5m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€123
Average duration
4h 5m
Departure time
08:45 - 17:15
Direct options
Trains
Average price
€39
Average duration
4h 7m
Departure time
15:01 - 22:41
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 Wednesday, with an average price of €5.
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€22
€5
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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 Stadthausbrücke
Hamburg Jungfernstieg
Hamburg Reeperbahn
Steinstraße, Hamburg
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
What’s the distance between Hamburg and Cologne?
It’s about 363km (226 mi) from Hamburg to Cologne.How do I get from Hamburg to Cologne?
You can travel from Hamburg to Cologne in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne is by Flights, with an average journey time of 4 hours 5 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 7m.Buses takes on average 6h 55m.What’s the cheapest way to travel 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 €39 on avergae.Flights costs around €123 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Hamburg and Cologne?
When traveling from Hamburg to Cologne, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Hamburg Airport and arrives at Cologne Bonn Airport , Trains typically departs from Hamburg Landungsbrücken and arrives at Heumarkt, Köln , Buses typically departs from Jungfernstieg and arrives at Cologne Central Bus Station .When should you book tickets from Hamburg to Cologne 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 Hamburg to Cologne are usually cheapest (Wednesday), with an average price of €5 Flights from Hamburg to Cologne are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €23 .Are Hamburg and Cologne in the same time zone?
The time difference between Hamburg and Cologne is 0m.