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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €190.
Distance: 223 miles (360 km)
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€58 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €617 Average price |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Cologne to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Hamburg
Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Hamburg.
There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Hamburg: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Hamburg:
A bus is $83 (€75) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $100 (€90) from Cologne to Hamburg.
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Cologne to Hamburg costing on average $18 (€16).
The quickest way to travel to Hamburg from Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 30 min on average.
Getting to Hamburg by train takes 3 h 36 min on average.
The distance is approximately 223 miles (360 km) from Cologne to Hamburg.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Hamburg is:
- 4 buses a day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cologne and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Hamburg:
- Flights from Cologne to Hamburg most often leave from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly leave from Cologne Hbf and tend to arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Hamburg:
- You can travel to Hamburg from Cologne by bus with FlixBus or Wupsi. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $17 (€15) with FlixBus from Cologne to Hamburg.
- You can travel to Hamburg from Cologne by flight with Eurowings, Lufthansa or TUIfly. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $100 (€90) with Eurowings from Cologne to Hamburg.
- You can travel from Cologne to Hamburg by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $18 (€16) with FlixTrain from Cologne to Hamburg.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Hamburg with with 4 direct buses per day.
- You can find 1 direct flight per day to take to Hamburg with Eurowings.
- You'll find 7 direct trains a day to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.
Direct services to Hamburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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