Bus Tickets from Hamburg to Cologne

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Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on November 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)CheapestFastest
Flixbus
HAM Airport
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus
HAM Airport
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
358 kmDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$25 - $249Average Duration10h 5m
9kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$18 - $277Average Duration4h 14m
9kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $69Average Duration4h 20m
15kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Cologne by bus

  1. What is the distance between Hamburg and Cologne?

    The distance between Hamburg and Cologne is around 358 km (222 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hamburg to Cologne?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hamburg Airport, in Hamburg, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-11
$53
11-12
$58
Today
$37
11-14
$47
11-15
$35
11-16
$51
11-17
$23
11-18
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hamburg to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $169 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-17.

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