What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf is to rideshare which costs €15 - €28 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Hamburg Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Hamburg via Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hamburg Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hamburg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf?

The distance between Cologne and Hamburg Hbf is 436 km. The road distance is 417.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf?

The train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hamburg Hbf bus from?

Cologne to Hamburg Hbf bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hamburg Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €280 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Cologne to Hamburg Hbf bus arrive?

Cologne to Hamburg Hbf bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Hamburg Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hamburg Hbf is 418 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf.

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

Book your Cologne to Hamburg Hbf train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hamburg Hbf?

There are 1631+ hotels available in Hamburg Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Hamburg Hbf?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Hamburg Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Hamburg Hbf - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 4m
€30–160
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Hamburgrideshare 417.2 km
4h 33m
€15–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 59m
Drive 417.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hamburg Hbfcar 417.6 km
3h 36m
€62–89
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3h 24m
€90–267
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Wuppertal-Oberbarmentrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Wuppertal train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a
7h 53m
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
4h 55m
€60–273
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3h 30m
€106–255

Cologne to Hamburg Hbf by train

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Distance: 436.1 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–160 and the journey takes 4h 4m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Hamburg Hbf via Münster-Mitte, Münster-Mitte, and Hamburg in around 5h 59m.

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