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Hamburg Hbf, Germany → Cologne, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne

Composite routes from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne

Cheapest
3 h 30 min
Car
416 km.
from $22
Fastest
1 h 4 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
Ryanair
Website
Lufthansa
Website
British Airways
Website
Eurowings
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
Ryanair
Website
4h 25m
Friday to Sunday
$55.98–$381.68
Lufthansa
Website
55 min
Monday to Friday
$57.25–$330.79
British Airways
Website
5h 12m
Every day
$127.23–$483.46
Eurowings
Website
55 min
Monday to Friday
$57.25–$330.79
Austrian Airlines
Website
4h 23m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$53.43–$763.36
Condor Flugdienst
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$178.12–$890.58
Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
6h 10m
Twice daily
$41.98–$58.52
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 8
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
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Flixtrain
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Urlaubs-Express
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metronom
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NS
Website
52 min
Every 4 hours
$24.17–$58.52
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
38 min
6 times a week
$30.53–$69.97
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
4h 4m
Hourly
$89.06–$101.78
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
National Express
Website
40 min
Every 20 minutes
$12.09–$17.81
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
48 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flixtrain
Website
4h 6m
Twice daily
$40.71–$58.52
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Urlaubs-Express
Website
1h 49m
Once daily
$108.14–$139.95
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
metronom
Website
1h 30m
Every 30 minutes
+49 581 97164164
+49 581 97164164
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
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BlaBlaCar
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4h 23m
Hourly
$19.08–$35.62
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $16.30 - $30.43 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 18m and costs $65.22 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg Hbf and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg Hbf and Cologne?

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 Hbf to Cologne?

The distance between Hamburg Hbf and Cologne is 451 km. The road distance is 422.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne 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 Hbf to Cologne?

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

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $34.78 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 7h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $46.74 - $217.39 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Hamburg Hbf to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg Hbf to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg Hbf to Cologne is 423 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne.

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

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

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $44.10 per night.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg Hbf to Cologne?

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