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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg (State) to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg (State) to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs €85 - €260.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg (State) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Hamburg (State) to Cologne?

The distance between Hamburg (State) and Cologne is 436 km. The road distance is 417.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg (State) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €30 - €310.

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

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf takes 4h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Hamburg (State) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

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

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

Train or bus from Hamburg (State) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hamburg (State) to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €30 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Hamburg (State) to Cologne bus arrive?

Hamburg (State) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Hamburg (State) to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg (State) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg (State) to Cologne is 418 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Hamburg (State) to Cologne.

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

Book your Hamburg (State) to Cologne train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Hamburg (State) to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamburg (State) to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 1m
€30–310
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Colognerideshare 417.4 km
4h 23m
€16–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1360a
7h 47m
€30–55
Drive 417.9 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Colognecar 417.9 km
3h 34m
€60–87
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 32m
€89–256
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
3h 39m
€113–313

Hamburg (State) to Cologne by train

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Distance: 436.2 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–310 and the journey takes 4h 1m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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