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Hamburg to Köln Hbf buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Hamburg and Köln Hbf takes 7h 45m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Hamburg to Köln Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 45m
Duration
459 km
Distance
€45
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Hamburg to Köln Hbf bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Hamburg and Köln Hbf. The service departs Hamburg at 6:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Köln Hbf at 13:45:00. All services require a transfer at Leverkusen and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi7h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi7h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi7h 45m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi7h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi7h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 458.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Köln Hbf, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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