How to Travel from
Köln Hbf to Hamburg
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Köln Hbf, Germany → Hamburg, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Köln Hbf to Hamburg
Composite routes from Köln Hbf to Hamburg
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3 h 36 min
Car
419 km.
from $23
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46 м
46 м
Turn right onto Dompropst-Ketzer-Straße
Dompropst-Ketzer-Straße, 79 м
79 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto An den Dominikanern
An den Dominikanern, 248 м
248 м
Turn left onto Tunisstraße
Tunisstraße, 1 km 653 м
1 km 653 м
Keep right
122 м
122 м
Keep left and drive toward Deutzer Brücke, Heumarkt
Deutzer Brücke, Heumarkt, 1 km 528 м
1 km 528 м
Keep left onto Pipinstraße and drive toward Stadthaus, Lanxess Arena, Deutzer Brücke, Koelnmesse
Pipinstraße, Stadthaus, Lanxess Arena, Deutzer Brücke, Koelnmesse, 1 km 717 м
1 km 717 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, 5 km 561 м
5 km 561 м
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring toward A 3
Clevischer Ring, A 3, 1 km 169 м
1 km 169 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Oberhausen
Oberhausen, A 3, 6 km 483 м
6 km 483 м
Keep right toward A 1
A 1, 101 м
101 м
Keep right and take A 1 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 1, 64 km 796 м
64 km 796 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Dortmund, Frankfurt a.M., Siegen
Dortmund, Frankfurt a.M., Siegen, A 45, 297 м
297 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 45, 365 м
365 м
Keep left and take A 1 toward Bremen, Kassel
Bremen, Kassel, A 1, 310 km 650 м
310 km 650 м
Keep right onto A 261 and take A 261 toward Flensburg, Kiel, Hamburg-West, Tötensen, Hamburg
Flensburg, Kiel, Hamburg-West, Tötensen, Hamburg, A 261, 9 km 522 м
9 km 522 м
Keep right and take B 75 toward HH-Marmstorf/Lürade, -Harburg
HH-Marmstorf/Lürade, -Harburg, B 75, 1 km 502 м
1 km 502 м
Continue onto Bremer Straße
Bremer Straße, 4 km 729 м
4 km 729 м
Turn slight right onto Hohe Straße and take B 75 toward Lüneburg, Elbbrücken, Centrum
Hohe Straße, Lüneburg, Elbbrücken, Centrum, B 75, 1 km 751 м
1 km 751 м
Continue onto B 75 and take B 75 toward HH-Centrum, HH-Wilhelmsburg, Harburg
HH-Centrum, HH-Wilhelmsburg, Harburg, B 75, 9 km 331 м
9 km 331 м
Keep left toward A 255
A 255, 1 km 82 м
1 km 82 м
Keep left toward A 255
A 255, 2 km 662 м
2 km 662 м
Continue onto Billhorner Brückenstraße
Billhorner Brückenstraße, 191 м
191 м
Keep left onto Billhorner Brückenstraße
Billhorner Brückenstraße, 161 м
161 м
Continue onto Amsinckstraße
Amsinckstraße, 2 km 688 м
2 km 688 м
Keep right onto Amsinckstraße
Amsinckstraße, 316 м
316 м
Turn right onto Klosterwall
Klosterwall, 39 м
39 м
Keep left onto Wallringtunnel
Wallringtunnel, 1 km 957 м
1 km 957 м
Turn sharp left onto Ballindamm and drive toward Centrum
Ballindamm, Centrum, 1 km 741 м
1 km 741 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 6
BA
British Airways
6h 30m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$114.50–$470.74
Train operators
Found: 8
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
4h 3m
Hourly
$89.06–$101.78
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg?
The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg is to rideshare which costs $16.30 - $29.35 and takes 4h 36m.
What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg?
The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg is to train and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $70.65 - $358.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Hamburg?
No, there is no direct bus from Köln 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 Köln 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 Köln Hbf to Hamburg?
The distance between Köln Hbf and Hamburg is 451 km. The road distance is 426.5 km.
How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Hamburg without a car?
The best way to get from Köln 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 Köln Hbf to Hamburg?
The train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.
Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Hamburg bus from?
Köln Hbf to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Hamburg train from?
Köln Hbf to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from Köln Hbf to Hamburg?
The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Hamburg is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $34.78 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $53.26 and takes 8h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $48.91 - $217.39 and takes 5h 5m.
Where does the Köln Hbf to Hamburg bus arrive?
Köln Hbf to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.
Where does the Köln Hbf to Hamburg train arrive?
Köln Hbf to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Hamburg?
Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Hamburg is 426 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Köln Hbf to Hamburg.
How do I get a train ticket from Köln Hbf to Hamburg?
Book your Köln Hbf to Hamburg train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Hamburg?
There are 1344+ hotels available in Hamburg. Prices start at $49.58 per night.
Can I share a ride from Köln Hbf to Hamburg?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Köln 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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