Cologne to Hamburg Train & Bus Tickets

Typical figures (indicative)

Buses on this route have typically taken about 5–6 hours, with fares from about €9. We have no recent train or bus fares for Cologne to Hamburg to show, so treat these as a rough guide and search a date for current prices.

Cologne to Hamburg: what to expect

Cologne and Hamburg are about 424 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is a domestic route within Germany, so no border formalities are required. At 424 km this is a medium-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Cologne–Hamburg tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Hamburg

• Hamburg has around 2,500 bridges, the most of any city in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Hamburg is home to Berenberg Bank, described as the world's oldest merchant bank. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Hamburg's Matthiae-Mahl feast, held since 1356, is called the world's oldest ceremonial meal. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Cologne to Hamburg

How long does the journey from Cologne to Hamburg take?
Roughly 5–6 hours by bus (indicative), over about 424 km. Train times depend on the operator and the day, so search a date for exact times.

What is the cheapest ticket from Cologne to Hamburg?
Fares vary by date and operator. Buses on this route have typically started from around €9 (indicative). Search your date to compare current train and bus prices.