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

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg is to rideshare which costs €15 - €27 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg is to train and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Köln Hbf to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf and Hamburg?

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 Köln Hbf to Hamburg?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Hamburg is 436 km. The road distance is 419.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €75 - €350.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Köln Hbf to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €75 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Hamburg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Köln Hbf to Hamburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Hamburg is 419 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Köln Hbf to Hamburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1657+ hotels available in Hamburg.

Can I share a ride from Köln Hbf to Hamburg?

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 4m
€75–350
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Hamburgrideshare 417.2 km
4h 36m
€15–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 27m
Drive 419.5 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Hamburgcar 419.5 km
3h 39m
€60–86
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3h 18m
€92–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a
8h 34m
€39–71
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
5h 13m
€106–316
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbtrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3h 40m
€97–315

Köln Hbf to Hamburg by train

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Distance: 436.1 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–350 and the journey takes 4h 4m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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