What is the best way to travel from Hamburg to Cologne?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Cologne from Hamburg?
You can reach Cologne with just £16 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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British Airways14h 55m018:45Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport09:40Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 21/03/2026 18:45:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £157 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
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Eurowings5h 40m012:25Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport18:05Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 21/03/2026 12:25:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 21/03/2026 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £216 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Condor6h 35m011:30Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport18:05Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 21/03/2026 11:30:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 21/03/2026 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £226 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 37m022:25HamburgAltona Train Station03:02CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 22/03/2026 22:25:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 03:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 28m022:34HamburgDammtor Train Station03:02CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 22/03/2026 22:34:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 03:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 17m022:45HamburgCentral Station03:02CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 22/03/2026 22:45:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 03:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 17m
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Skyscanner13h 45m021:05Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport10:50Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 22/03/2026 21:05:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
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Eurowings8h 35m013:05Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport21:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 22/03/2026 13:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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EasyJet Airline7h 25m014:15Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport21:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 22/03/2026 14:15:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £157 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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Cheapest Flights Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 19m005:34HamburgDammtor Train Station09:53CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 23/03/2026 05:34:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 26m018:34HamburgDammtor Train Station23:00CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 23/03/2026 18:34:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 34m019:34HamburgDammtor Train Station00:08CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 23/03/2026 19:34:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 24/03/2026 00:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 34m
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m018:50Hamburg Airport22:50Cologne0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 18:50:00 to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Eurowings0h 55m019:50Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport20:45Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 19:50:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Skyscanner13h 10m021:25Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport10:35Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 21:25:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 24/03/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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Eurowings8h 35m006:15Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport14:50Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 06:15:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m020:26HamburgAltona Train Station00:49CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 25/03/2026 20:26:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 00:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 19m022:35HamburgAltona Train Station02:54CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 25/03/2026 22:35:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 02:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 42m005:53HamburgDammtor Train Station10:35CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 25/03/2026 05:53:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 25/03/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 42m
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Eurowings4h 5m006:30Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport10:35Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 25/03/2026 06:30:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 25/03/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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British Airways5h 10m011:20Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport16:30Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 25/03/2026 11:20:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £254 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Pegasus Airlines26h 25m011:40Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport14:05Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 25/03/2026 11:40:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £256 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 25m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 58m006:35HamburgAltona Train Station11:33CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 26/03/2026 06:35:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 11:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 22m020:26HamburgAltona Train Station00:48CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 26/03/2026 20:26:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 00:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 42m005:53HamburgDammtor Train Station10:35CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 26/03/2026 05:53:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 42m
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BlaBlaCar4h 10m009:00Hamburg13:10Cologne0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Hamburg (Germany) at 26/03/2026 09:00:00 to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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BlaBlaCar4h 30m009:50Hamburg14:20Cologne0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Hamburg (Germany) at 26/03/2026 09:50:00 to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Wizz Air13h 10m019:15Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport08:25Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 19:15:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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Eurowings0h 55m019:25Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport20:20Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 19:25:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Eurowings0h 55m018:25Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport19:20Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 18:25:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £172 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 22m020:26HamburgAltona Train Station00:48CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:26:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 00:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m020:34HamburgDammtor Train Station00:48CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:34:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 00:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 3m020:45HamburgCentral Station00:48CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:45:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 00:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m
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EasyJet Airline15h 20m020:50Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport12:10Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:50:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £110 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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EasyJet Airline12h 25m021:40Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport10:05Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 21:40:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £126 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
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Lufthansa11h 30m020:00Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport07:30Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:00:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Cheapest Trains Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
What are the fastest trips from Hamburg to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne from Hamburg in just 0h 55m with a Flight from Eurowings. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Lufthansa5h 35m017:05Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport22:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 21/03/2026 17:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 21/03/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £271 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Eurowings5h 40m012:25Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport18:05Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 21/03/2026 12:25:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 21/03/2026 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £216 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Condor6h 35m011:30Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport18:05Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 21/03/2026 11:30:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 21/03/2026 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £226 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Fastest Flights Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 17m022:45HamburgCentral Station03:02CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 22/03/2026 22:45:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 03:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 17m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 28m022:34HamburgDammtor Train Station03:02CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 22/03/2026 22:34:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 03:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 37m022:25HamburgAltona Train Station03:02CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 22/03/2026 22:25:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 03:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m
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Cityjet6h 10m015:50Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport22:00Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Cityjet goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 22/03/2026 15:50:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £207 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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Condor6h 25m011:30Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport17:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 22/03/2026 11:30:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £229 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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Wizz Air6h 25m015:55Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport22:20Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 22/03/2026 15:55:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 22/03/2026 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £243 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Flights Sunday
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Eurowings0h 55m019:50Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport20:45Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 19:50:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Eurowings0h 55m018:40Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport19:35Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 18:40:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £121 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo0h 55m019:50Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport20:45Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 19:50:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m018:50Hamburg Airport22:50Cologne0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 23/03/2026 18:50:00 to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 19m005:34HamburgDammtor Train Station09:53CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 23/03/2026 05:34:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 26m018:34HamburgDammtor Train Station23:00CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 23/03/2026 18:34:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 23/03/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 34m019:34HamburgDammtor Train Station00:08CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 23/03/2026 19:34:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 24/03/2026 00:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 34m
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Lufthansa3h 50m008:45Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport12:35Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 25/03/2026 08:45:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 25/03/2026 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £273 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Eurowings4h 5m006:30Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport10:35Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 25/03/2026 06:30:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 25/03/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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British Airways5h 10m011:20Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport16:30Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 25/03/2026 11:20:00 to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £254 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 15m020:34HamburgDammtor Train Station00:49CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 25/03/2026 20:34:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 00:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 19m022:35HamburgAltona Train Station02:54CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 25/03/2026 22:35:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 02:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m020:26HamburgAltona Train Station00:49CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 25/03/2026 20:26:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 00:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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Eurowings0h 55m019:25Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport20:20Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 19:25:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Eurowings0h 55m018:25Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport19:20Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 18:25:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £172 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Lufthansa0h 55m019:25Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport20:20Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 26/03/2026 19:25:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £314 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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BlaBlaCar4h 10m009:00Hamburg13:10Cologne0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Hamburg (Germany) at 26/03/2026 09:00:00 to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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BlaBlaCar4h 30m009:50Hamburg14:20Cologne0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Hamburg (Germany) at 26/03/2026 09:50:00 to , Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m020:34HamburgDammtor Train Station00:48CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 26/03/2026 20:34:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 00:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 22m020:26HamburgAltona Train Station00:48CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 26/03/2026 20:26:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 00:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 40m006:53HamburgDammtor Train Station11:33CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 26/03/2026 06:53:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 26/03/2026 11:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Carpool Thursday
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Eurowings0h 55m016:40Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport17:35Dusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 16:40:00 to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £147 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Cityjet3h 5m006:25Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport09:30Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Cityjet goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 06:25:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 27/03/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £182 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Lufthansa11h 30m020:00Hamburg AirportHamburg Airport07:30Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Airport (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:00:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 3m020:45HamburgCentral Station00:48CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:45:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 00:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m020:34HamburgDammtor Train Station00:48CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dammtor Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:34:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 00:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 22m020:26HamburgAltona Train Station00:48CologneCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Altona Train Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 27/03/2026 20:26:00 to Central Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 00:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m
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What are the most popular stations in Hamburg and Cologne?
In Hamburg, you will usually depart from Central Station, Dammtor Train Station or Central Bus Station, while in Cologne you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Messe/Deutz Train Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cologne from Hamburg? With 13 connections between 2 Bus, Train, Flight and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Hamburg and Cologne, you can pay as low as £16 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Eurowings: you will get to Cologne in just 0h 55m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Hamburg and Cologne are Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings and Lufthansa, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Hamburg and Cologne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Hamburg Airport or to Huerth, and look at flights from Hamburg Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Hamburg to Cologne?
The most popular companies between Hamburg and Cologne, are Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings and Lufthansa. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine and 14 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Hamburg to Cologne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Hamburg to Cologne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Hamburg to Cologne
How can I reach Cologne from Hamburg?
Every day, there are on average 13 connections between Bus, Train, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Cologne from Hamburg.
How far is Cologne from Hamburg?
The distance between Hamburg and Cologne is 356.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Hamburg and Cologne?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 61 kgs, and a flight 88 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Hamburg to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne with just £16 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Cologne?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cologne in just 0h 55m with a Flight from Eurowings.
More routes to Hamburg and to Cologne
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Hamburg and to Cologne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Hamburg
- Amsterdam to Hamburg
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg
- Berlin to Hamburg
- Braunschweig to Hamburg
- Cologne to Hamburg
- Dortmund to Hamburg
- Flensburg to Hamburg
- Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg
- Hanover to Hamburg
- Kiel to Hamburg
- London to Hamburg
- Lübeck to Hamburg
- Mainz to Hamburg
- Munich to Hamburg
- Nuremberg to Hamburg
- Osnabrück to Hamburg
- Paris to Hamburg
- Poznan to Hamburg
- Salzburg to Hamburg
- Stuttgart to Hamburg
- Vienna to Hamburg
- Warsaw to Hamburg
- Wuerzburg to Hamburg
- Zurich to Hamburg
- Trips to Cologne
- Amsterdam to Cologne
- Berlin to Cologne
- Brussels to Cologne
- Dortmund to Cologne
- Dresden to Cologne
- Dusseldorf to Cologne
- Eindhoven to Cologne
- Hamburg Airport to Cologne
- Hanover to Cologne
- Leipzig to Cologne
- Linz to Cologne
- Lübeck to Cologne
- Munich to Cologne
- Poznan to Cologne
- Rotterdam to Cologne
- Saarbruecken to Cologne
- Stuttgart to Cologne
- Vienna to Cologne
- Wiesbaden to Cologne
