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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral is to fly and train which takes 3h 21m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Cologne Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Cologne Cathedral?

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 to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Hamburg and Cologne Cathedral is 437 km. The road distance is 418.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €140.

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

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

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

Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €400 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral bus arrive?

Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral?

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

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

Book your Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral train tickets online with Omio, 12go.asia and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral 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 4m
€30–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Colognerideshare 417.4 km
4h 31m
€16–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Dortmund central bus stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
6h 7m
Drive 418.3 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Cologne Cathedralcar 418.3 km
3h 34m
€78–112
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 21m
€83–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1360a
7h 59m
€35–60
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HAM - CGN
5h 16m
€144–399
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
3h 50m
€107–238

Hamburg to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 436.5 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70–140 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 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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