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Cologne to Hamburg
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Eurowings17h 30m
Cologne Bonn AirportHamburg Airport
€ 164One way
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1 stop
Lufthansa4h 25m
Cologne Bonn AirportHamburg Airport
€ 413One way
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1 stop
- 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 transport options from Cologne to Hamburg
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg costs only € 23 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 4h 4m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€ 122
Average duration
4h 4m
Departure time
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Trains
Cheapest
Average price
€ 23
Average duration
4h 10m
Departure time
16:07 - 02:43
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 € 16.
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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 € 23.
€ 23
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From Cologne to Hamburg: Travel Information
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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
FAQ – How to Get from Cologne to Hamburg
How far is it from Cologne to Hamburg?
The distance from Cologne to Hamburg is about 363km (226 mi).How to get from Cologne to Hamburg?
There are 2 modes of transport available 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 Flights, with an average journey time of 4 hours 4 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 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 € 23. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around € 122 on avergae.Where do trips from Cologne to Hamburg usually depart and arrive?
Travellers typically choose the following departure and arrival points from Cologne to Hamburg: Flights usually departs from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrives at Hamburg Airport Trains usually departs from Heumarkt, Köln and arrives at Hamburg Landungsbrücken .When is the cheapest time to buy 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 € 16 ColognetoHamburgBuses is usually the cheapest at Monday, with an average price of € 23 .Is there a time difference between Cologne and Hamburg?
The time difference between Cologne and Hamburg is 0m.