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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Köln Hbf is to fly and train which takes 3h 18m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Köln Hbf. 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 49m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Köln Hbf?

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 3m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Hamburg and Köln Hbf is 436 km. The road distance is 418.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Köln Hbf without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €75 - €340.

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

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Hamburg to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €75 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Hamburg to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Hamburg to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Hamburg to Köln Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Köln Hbf is 419 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Hamburg to Köln Hbf.

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

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Köln Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Köln Hbf?

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Hamburg to Köln Hbf 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 3m
€75–340
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Colognerideshare 417.4 km
4h 33m
€16–28
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
5h 58m
Drive 418.6 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Köln Hbfcar 418.6 km
3h 35m
€59–86
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 18m
€89–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1360a
7h 49m
€42–68
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HAM - CGN
5h 22m
€105–315
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
3h 46m
€96–323

Hamburg to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 435.8 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–340 and the journey takes 4h 3m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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