How to Travel from
Hamburg to Cologne Hbf
by Plane, Train, Bus or Car
Schedule
Hamburg, Germany → Cologne Hbf, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf
Composite routes from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest
3 h 31 min
Car
417 km.
from $22
Route Navigator Hamburg - Cologne Hbf
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Continue onto Bergstraße
Bergstraße, 1 km 514 м
1 km 514 м
Continue onto Bei St. Annen
Bei St. Annen, 1 km 607 м
1 km 607 м
Turn left onto Überseeallee
Überseeallee, 2 km 849 м
2 km 849 м
Continue onto Zweibrückenstraße
Zweibrückenstraße, 2 km 189 м
2 km 189 м
Keep right onto B 75 and take B 75 toward HH-Wilhelmsburg, HH-Georgswerder
HH-Wilhelmsburg, HH-Georgswerder, B 75, 10 km 723 м
10 km 723 м
Keep left onto B 75 and take B 75 toward Rotenburg/W
Rotenburg/W, B 75, 25 м
25 м
Continue onto Hohe Straße and take B 75 toward Rotenburg/W
Hohe Straße, Rotenburg/W, B 75, 1 km 758 м
1 km 758 м
Turn slight right onto Bremer Straße and take B 75 toward Rotenburg/W
Bremer Straße, Rotenburg/W, B 75, 4 km 728 м
4 km 728 м
Continue and take A 261, A 1, B 75 toward Bremen, Rotenburg/W
Bremen, Rotenburg/W, A 261, A 1, B 75, 8 km 782 м
8 km 782 м
Keep right onto A 261 and take A 1 toward Osnabrück, Bremen, Rade
Osnabrück, Bremen, Rade, A 1, 374 km 408 м
374 km 408 м
Keep right and drive toward Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, Oberhausen
Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, Oberhausen, 383 м
383 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen
Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, A 3, 1 km 819 м
1 km 819 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Frankfurt am Main, Köln, Leverkusen
Frankfurt am Main, Köln, Leverkusen, A 3, 6 km 237 м
6 km 237 м
Keep right and drive toward Köln-Mühlheim
Köln-Mühlheim, 1 km 284 м
1 km 284 м
Turn slight left
1 km
1 km
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 109 м
109 м
Turn left onto Keupstraße
Keupstraße, 28 м
28 м
Turn right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 314 м
314 м
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 225 м
225 м
Keep left onto Bergischer Ring
Bergischer Ring, 2 km 50 м
2 km 50 м
Keep right and drive toward Köln Zentrum
Köln Zentrum, 2 km 551 м
2 km 551 м
Keep right onto B 55a and drive toward Zoo, Zentrum, Niehl, Kinderklinik, Seilbahn, Zoo/Flora
Zoo, Zentrum, Niehl, Kinderklinik, Seilbahn, Zoo/Flora, 304 м
304 м
Keep left onto B 55a
21 м
21 м
Keep right onto B 55a and drive toward Zentrum, Dom, Hauptbahnhof, Museen, Reinauhafen
Zentrum, Dom, Hauptbahnhof, Museen, Reinauhafen, 2 km 803 м
2 km 803 м
Keep right onto Goldgasse
Goldgasse, 154 м
154 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Goldgasse
Goldgasse, 84 м
84 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 6
AA
Austrian Airlines
4h 23m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$54.71–$826.97
Train operators
Found: 8
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
4h 4m
Hourly
$89.06–$101.78
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+49 30 311-682904
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf?
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf is to rideshare which costs $17.39 - $30.43 and takes 4h 32m.
What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf?
The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf is to fly and train which takes 3h 21m and costs $70.65 - $369.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Cologne Hbf?
No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Cologne 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 20m.
Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Cologne 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 4m.
How far is it from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf?
The distance between Hamburg and Cologne Hbf is 451 km. The road distance is 423.1 km.
How do I travel from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf without a car?
The best way to get from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $34.78 - $86.96 .
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf?
The train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.
Where do I catch the Hamburg to Cologne Hbf bus from?
Hamburg to Cologne Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.
Where do I catch the Hamburg to Cologne Hbf train from?
Hamburg to Cologne Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf?
The best way to get from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $34.78 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $48.91 - $217.39 and takes 5h 16m.
Where does the Hamburg to Cologne Hbf bus arrive?
Hamburg to Cologne Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Where does the Hamburg to Cologne Hbf train arrive?
Hamburg to Cologne Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf?
Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Cologne Hbf is 423 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf.
How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf?
Book your Hamburg to Cologne Hbf train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Cologne Hbf?
There are 1538+ hotels available in Cologne Hbf. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Cologne Hbf?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamburg and Cologne Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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