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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €130.
Distance: 360 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€52 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €535 Average price |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Hamburg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Cologne
Travel to Cologne 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 Hamburg to Cologne.
There are 3 travel options from Hamburg to Cologne: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Hamburg is by taking a train, which costs on average €13.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Cologne:
A train is €2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Hamburg to Cologne costing on average €15.
Taking a train costs €77 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €90.
The quickest way to travel to Cologne from Hamburg is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 6 h 40 min of travel time.
Train takes 3 h 36 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 360 km from Hamburg to Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Cologne is:
- 6 coaches per day.
- 8 flights per day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Hamburg to Cologne as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Hamburg to Cologne:
- Most travellers who buy a plane ticket from Hamburg to Cologne depart from Hamburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Most travellers board their train from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Hamburg to Cologne:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Hamburg to Cologne tickets on Omio for €15.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa or TUIfly to go to Cologne by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Eurowings Hamburg to Cologne tickets on Omio for €90.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Hamburg to Cologne tickets on Omio for €13.
Yes, there are direct routes from Hamburg to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Cologne with FlixBus with 4 direct coaches per day.
- You can find 1 direct flight per day to Cologne with Eurowings.
- You can find 7 direct trains per day to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.
Direct services to Cologne 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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