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425 km.
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3 h 32 min
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$61.07

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$57.25–$330.79
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.43–$559.79
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$458.01
Plane from Frankfurt to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$394.40

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$445.29

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$57.25–$330.79
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.43–$343.51

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$53.43–$763.36

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$1,526.71–$3,053.42

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$890.58

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$58.52

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$20.36

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$58.52
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.14–$139.95

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Email:
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$33.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Hbf to Hamburg is to rideshare which costs $15.22 - $28.26 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne Hbf to Hamburg is to train and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $65.22 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Hbf and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne 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 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne 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 3m.

How far is it from Cologne Hbf to Hamburg?

The distance between Cologne Hbf and Hamburg is 451 km. The road distance is 426.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne Hbf to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $34.78 - $86.96 .

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

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

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

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

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

Cologne Hbf to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Hbf to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Cologne Hbf to Hamburg is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $34.78 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 8h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $46.74 - $217.39 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Cologne Hbf to Hamburg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne Hbf to Hamburg train arrive?

Cologne Hbf to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne Hbf to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Hbf to Hamburg is 426 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Cologne Hbf to Hamburg.

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

Book your Cologne Hbf to Hamburg train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1356+ hotels available in Hamburg. Prices start at $48.23 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cologne Hbf to Hamburg?

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