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

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona is to train and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Hamburg-Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Bf. Altona via Leverkusen and Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf and Hamburg-Altona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Hamburg-Altona is 442 km. The road distance is 418.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €80 - €360.

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

The train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona takes 4h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €80 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona bus arrive?

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

Where does the Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona is 418 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamburg-Altona?

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Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain 42 / ...
4h 23m
€80–360
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a
9h 6m
€41–70
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
7h 4m
Drive 418.2 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altonacar 418.2 km
3h 32m
€59–86
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3h 18m
€89–255
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
5h 25m
€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 52m
€97–318

Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona by train

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Distance: 442 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona hourly. Tickets cost €80–360 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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