How to get from
Cologne to Hamburg
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Compare prices to get from Cologne to Hamburg
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Eurowings27h 5m
Cologne Bonn AirportHamburg Airport
US$103One way
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Lufthansa3h 25m
Cologne Bonn AirportHamburg Airport
US$769One 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 US$22 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
US$139
Average duration
4h 7m
Departure Time
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Trains
Average price
US$26
Average duration
4h 15m
Departure Time
17:11 - 22:15
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
US$22
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 US$9.
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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 US$22.
US$22
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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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How far is it from Cologne to Hamburg?
It’s about 363km (226 mi) from Cologne to Hamburg. -
How do I travel from Cologne to Hamburg?
There are 3 different ways to get from Cologne to Hamburg, including Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What is the fastest way to travel 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 15m.Buses takes on average 7h 10m. -
What is 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 US$22. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around US$26 on avergae.Flights costs around US$139 on avergae. -
Where do trips from Cologne to Hamburg usually depart and arrive?
For trips between Cologne and Hamburg, visitors typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive at Hamburg Airport; Trains depart from Heumarkt, Köln and arrive at Hamburg Landungsbrücken; Buses depart from Cologne Central Bus Station and arrive at Naves. -
When is the cheapest time to buy tickets from Cologne to Hamburg?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Cologne to Hamburg are typically cheapest Wednesday, with an average fare of US$9. Flights from Cologne to Hamburg are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of US$22 -
Is there a time difference between Cologne and Hamburg?
The time difference between Cologne and Hamburg is 0m.