What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Bonn Airport and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Bonn Airport and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg?

The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport and Hamburg is 452 km. The road distance is 424.5 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg bus from?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg train from?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg bus arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg train arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg is 425 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg?

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Book your Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 59m
€83–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N71 / ...
6h 40m
€35–70
Drive 424.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburgcar 424.5 km
3h 37m
€60–87
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
4h 6m
€106–298
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
5h 46m
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Drf
6h 26m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Duesseldorf-Bilktrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
4h 6m
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3h 47m
€97–317

Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg by foot and train

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Distance: 451.9 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–350 and the journey takes 4h 4m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 40m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily.

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