223 miles (360 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$15 - $100 | |
Train • $15 (€13) • 3 h 36 min | |
Flight • $100 (€90) • 1 h | |
FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 223 miles (360 km) to Cologne from Hamburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Hamburg to Cologne.
How to get from Hamburg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Lufthansa will get you between Hamburg and Cologne at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Hamburg to Cologne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from Hamburg to Cologne and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
You can get to Cologne from Hamburg 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Hamburg is by taking a train, which costs on average $15 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Cologne:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs $85 (€77) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $100 (€90) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Hamburg to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 40 min on average.
Train takes on average 3 h 36 min.
The Hamburg to Cologne distance is around 223 miles (360 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Cologne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Hamburg and Cologne 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 when traveling from Hamburg to Cologne:
The following travel companies offer services from Hamburg to Cologne:
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Cologne with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cologne from Hamburg.
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