How to get from
Hamburg to Cologne
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Compare prices to get from Hamburg to Cologne
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Vueling Airlines27h 25m
Hamburg AirportCologne Bonn Airport
US$175One way
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Lufthansa13h 25m
Hamburg AirportCologne Bonn Airport
US$595One way
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- 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 US$22 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 4h 8m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
US$145
Average duration
4h 8m
Departure Time
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Trains
Cheapest
Average price
US$22
Average duration
4h 17m
Departure Time
05:45 - 03:12
Direct options
Buses
Average price
US$30
Average duration
6h 58m
Departure Time
06:00 - 01:35
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 Tuesday, with an average price of US$6.
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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 US$30.
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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
Naves
Hamburg 1
Hamburg 2
Hamburg Main Station (Spitalerstraße)
Steinstraße (Deichtorplatz) (U), Hamburg
Popular bus stations near Cologne
Cologne Central Bus Station
Cologne Johannisstrasse
Cologne Ottopl.
Hansaring
Cologne Gummersbacher
FAQ – How to Get from Hamburg to Cologne
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How far is it from Hamburg to Cologne?
It’s about 363km (226 mi) from Hamburg to Cologne. -
How do I travel from Hamburg to Cologne?
There are 3 different ways to get from Hamburg to Cologne, including Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What is the fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne is by Flights, with an average journey time of 4 hours 8 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 17m.Buses takes on average 6h 58m. -
What is the cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne is by Trains, with an average price of US$22. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Buses costs around US$30 on avergae.Flights costs around US$145 on avergae. -
Where do trips from Hamburg to Cologne usually depart and arrive?
For trips between Hamburg and Cologne, visitors typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport; Trains depart from Hamburg Landungsbrücken and arrive at Heumarkt, Köln; Buses depart from Naves and arrive at Cologne Central Bus Station. -
When is the cheapest time to buy tickets from Hamburg to Cologne?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Hamburg to Cologne are typically cheapest Tuesday, with an average fare of US$6. Flights from Hamburg to Cologne are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of US$30 -
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Cologne?
The time difference between Hamburg and Cologne is 0m.