How to get from
Cologne to Hamburg
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Ryanair13h 40m
Cologne Bonn AirportHamburg Airport
PLN 306One way
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Lufthansa12h 25m
Cologne Bonn AirportHamburg Airport
PLN 1,438One way
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- Prices shown from Cologne to Hamburg are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare flights, trains, and buses from Cologne to Hamburg
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg costs only PLN 87 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 4h 2m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
PLN 580
Average duration
4h 2m
Departure Time
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Trains
Cheapest
Average price
PLN 87
Average duration
4h 37m
Departure Time
05:14 - 06:45
Direct options
Buses
Average price
PLN 98
Average duration
7h 10m
Departure Time
16:05 - 06:40
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cologne to Hamburg?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Hamburg?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Hamburg is Wednesday, with an average price of PLN 25.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Cologne to Hamburg by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cologne to Hamburg is Monday, with an average price of PLN 98.
PLN 98
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Find departure & arrival points near Cologne and Hamburg
Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW)
Bremen Airport (BRE)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Cologne
Heumarkt, Köln
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz)
Köln Hbf
Neumarkt, Köln
Severinstr., Köln
Popular train stations near Hamburg
Hamburg Landungsbrücken
Hamburg Stadthausbrücke
Hamburg Jungfernstieg
Hamburg Reeperbahn
Steinstraße, Hamburg
Popular bus stations near Cologne
Cologne Central Bus Station
Cologne Johannisstrasse
Cologne Ottopl.
Hansaring
Cologne Gummersbacher
Popular bus stations near Hamburg
Naves
Hamburg 1
Hamburg 2
Hamburg Main Station (Spitalerstraße)
Steinstraße (Deichtorplatz) (U), Hamburg
How to travel from Cologne to Hamburg: FAQs
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How far is it from Cologne to Hamburg?
The distance from Cologne to Hamburg is about 363 km (226 mi). -
How can I get from Cologne to Hamburg?
There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Hamburg, including Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg is by Flights, with an average journey time of 4 hours 2 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 37m.Buses takes on average 7h 10m. -
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg is by Trains, with an average price of PLN 87. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Buses costs around PLN 98 on avergae.Flights costs around PLN 580 on average. -
Where do you usually depart from and arrive at when traveling from Cologne to Hamburg?
When traveling from Cologne to Hamburg, travelers usually depart from and arrive at the following locations: Flights typically departs from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrives at Hamburg Airport , Trains typically departs from Heumarkt, Köln and arrives at Hamburg Landungsbrücken , Buses typically departs from Cologne Central Bus Station and arrives at Naves . -
When is the cheapest time to book tickets from Cologne to Hamburg?
Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on data from Trip.com: ColognetoHamburgTrains is usually the cheapest at Wednesday, with an average price of PLN 25 ColognetoHamburgBuses is usually the cheapest at Monday, with an average price of PLN 98 . -
Is there a time difference between Cologne and Hamburg?
The time difference between Cologne and Hamburg is 0m.