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Cologne to Hamburg
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Eurowings7h 15m
Cologne Bonn AirportHamburg Airport
£152One way
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Lufthansa5h
Cologne Bonn AirportHamburg Airport
£326One 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 and Trains from Cologne to Hamburg
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg costs only £10 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 4h 43m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
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Cheapest
Fastest
Average price
£10
Average duration
4h 43m
Departure time
11:01 - 20:15
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· 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 Tuesday, with an average price of £5.
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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 £18.
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Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
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Popular airports near Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW)
Bremen Airport (BRE)
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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
How to travel from Cologne to Hamburg: FAQs
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 2 ways to get from Cologne to Hamburg, including Flights, Trains.What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg is by Trains, with an average journey time of 4h 43m.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 £10. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around £117 on avergae.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 .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 Tuesday, with an average price of £5 ColognetoHamburgBuses is usually the cheapest at Monday, with an average price of £18 .Is there a time difference between Cologne and Hamburg?
The time difference between Cologne and Hamburg is 0m.