What's the distance between Hamburg and Cologne by coach?

The distance between Hamburg and Cologne by coach is approximately 222 miles (358 km).

What is the best way to go from Hamburg to Cologne without a car?

You can travel to Cologne from Hamburg by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Hamburg to Cologne from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Cologne on 20 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 50m	01:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
16:15	HAM Airport	15h 55m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
16:15	HAM Airport	15h 20m	07:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Cologne on 21 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 40m	01:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
16:15	HAM Airport	15h 55m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
16:15	HAM Airport	15h 20m	07:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Cologne on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		18:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 40m	01:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		05:45	HAM Airport	7h 54m	13:39	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Cologne on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain		05:45	HAM Airport	8h	13:45	Hbf	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

4h 20mAverage duration

222 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £135	Average duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £150	Average duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £37	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11349 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £14

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Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Cologne?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Hamburg to Cologne

What's the distance between Hamburg and Cologne by coach?
The distance between Hamburg and Cologne by coach is approximately 222 miles (358 km).
What is the best way to go from Hamburg to Cologne without a car?
You can travel to Cologne from Hamburg by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£22

16/11

£34

Today

£13

18/11

No data

19/11

No data

20/11

£18

21/11

£26

22/11

£17

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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 £13 to £102 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 £17, which is on 2025-11-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from Hamburg to Cologne?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time10h 5m	Avg price£26	Daily departures6
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 14m	Avg price£49	Daily departures28
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h 20m	Avg price£27	Daily departures11