What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 1h 50m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Airport and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hannover Hbf and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Airport and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

The distance between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Cologne is 390 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €80 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne bus from?

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg Airport station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €80 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne bus arrive?

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne is 428 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Can I share a ride from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

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

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
1h 50m
€87–251
Drive 428.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Colognecar 428.4 km
3h 41m
€61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 2m
€83–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg Airport to Hanover central bus stationbus 198 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
7h 26m
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg-HAM to Colognerideshare 428.4 km
3h 41m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2h 14m
€108–318
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
5h 36m

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne by train

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Distance: 390.3 km
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Hamburg Airport (HAM), Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–350 and the journey takes 4h 3m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg Airport to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hanover central bus station, Hannover Hbf, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 7h 26m.

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