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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Altona to Cologne

Cheapest
4 h 38 min
Car
557 km.
from $30

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
Plane from Bremen Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$407.12

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

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 Hamburg-Altona to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Hamburg-Altona to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$45.80

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

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Hamburg Altona to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$139.95

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Hamburg to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.36–$35.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Altona to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $17.39 - $30.43 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Altona to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 31m and costs $70.65 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct train between Altona and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg-Altona and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Altona to Cologne?

The distance between Altona and Cologne is 442 km. The road distance is 417.8 km.

How do I travel from Altona to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Altona to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $76.09 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Altona to Cologne?

The train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbf takes 4h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Altona to Cologne train from?

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

Train or fly from Altona to Cologne?

The best way to get from Altona to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $76.09 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $48.91 - $217.39 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the time difference between Altona and Cologne?

It is currently 08:11 at both, Altona and Cologne.

Where does the Altona to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Altona to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Cologne is 418 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Altona to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Altona to Cologne?

Book your Altona to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

Can I share a ride from Altona to Cologne?

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