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Ryanair19h
Cologne Bonn AirportLubeck Airport
£46One way
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Lufthansa3h 25m
Cologne Bonn AirportHamburg Airport
£471One 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.
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The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg costs only £10 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 4h 43m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
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Cheapest
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Average price
£10
Average duration
4h 43m
Departure time
11:01 - 20:15
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· 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 Tuesday, with an average price of £5.
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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 £18.
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From Cologne to Hamburg: Travel Information
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Find stations and airports near Cologne and Hamburg
Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
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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)
Köln Hbf
Neumarkt, Köln
Severinstr., Köln
Popular train stations near Hamburg
Hamburg Landungsbrücken
Hamburg Stadthausbrücke
Hamburg Jungfernstieg
Hamburg Reeperbahn
Steinstraße, Hamburg
FAQ – How to Get from Cologne to Hamburg
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 2 different ways to get from Cologne to Hamburg, including Flights, Trains.What is the fastest way to travel from Cologne to Hamburg?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg is by Trains, with an average journey time of 4h 43m.What is the cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Hamburg?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg is by Trains, with an average price of £10. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around £117 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.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 Tuesday, with an average fare of £5. Flights from Cologne to Hamburg are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of £18Is there a time difference between Cologne and Hamburg?
The time difference between Cologne and Hamburg is 0m.