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Hamburg Airport to Cologne

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Five ways to Travel from Hamburg Airport to Cologne

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Cheapest
By car (435 km)
3 h 46 min
435 km.
from $23
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Plane to Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
3 h 46 min
435 km.
from $16.55
Bus, Plane (Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport)
1 h 53 min
365 km.
from $173.88
Bus, Plane (Fly to Frankfurt)
2 h 20 min
365 km.
from $244.68

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.52–$432.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$343.51
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$534.35
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$496.18

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$508.90

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$343.51
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$343.51

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.71–$826.97

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$61.07

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$59.80

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne is to bus which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 1h 53m and costs $65.22 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct train between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Airport and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

The distance between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Cologne is 392 km. The road distance is 428.6 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $36.96 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne train from?

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $36.96 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 8h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $45.65 - $206.52 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne train arrive?

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne is 429 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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