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Hamburg to Cologne
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Compare prices to get from Hamburg to Cologne
SEK 777|6h 35m
SEK 57|3h 34m
SEK 305|6h 40m
SEK 2,847
SEK 777
SEK 1,415
SEK 777
SEK 1,343
SEK 1,193
SEK 1,506
SEK 982
SEK 984
SEK 1,060
SEK 786
SEK 1,458
SEK 1,083
SEK 1,363
Ryanair23h 55m
Lubeck AirportCologne Bonn Airport
SEK 777One way
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Swiss Airlines3h 20m
Hamburg AirportCologne Bonn Airport
SEK 4,932One way
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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 SEK 253 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 4h 8m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
SEK 275
Average duration
4h 8m
Departure time
13:01 - 22:12
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
SEK 253
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 Thursday, with an average price of SEK 81.
SEK 218
SEK 150
SEK 81
SEK 13
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 SEK 254.
SEK 254
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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
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 Trains, with an average journey time of 4h 8m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 6h 55m.What is 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 SEK 253. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around SEK 275 on avergae.Flights costs around SEK 1,614 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 Jungfernstieg 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 Thursday, with an average fare of SEK 81. Flights from Hamburg to Cologne are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of SEK 254Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Cologne?
The time difference between Hamburg and Cologne is 0m.