How much is the bus ticket from Hamburg to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Hamburg to Cologne start from $26. The average price for this route is around $56. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Hamburg to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Hamburg to Cologne is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 348 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Hamburg to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Cologne at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hamburg to Cologne?

A bus trip from Hamburg to Cologne generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Hamburg to Cologne from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on January 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 45m	7:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 40m	1:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
4:15pm	HAM Airport	15h 55m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
4:15pm	HAM Airport	15h 20m	7:35am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	6:45am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on January 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 40m	1:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:45am	HAM Airport	8h 4m	1:49pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 45m	7:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 19m	1:49pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	6:45am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on January 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 45m	7:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 50m	1:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:45am	HAM Airport	8h 4m	1:49pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	6:45am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 45m	7:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	6:45am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:45am	HAM Airport	8h 4m	1:49pm	Hbf	No tags
	7:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 5m	5:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 19m	1:49pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on January 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 45m	7:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	6:45am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:45am	HAM Airport	12h 4m	5:49pm	Hbf	No tags
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	15h 55m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	15h 20m	7:35am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on January 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 50m	1:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
4:15pm	HAM Airport	15h 55m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
4:15pm	HAM Airport	15h 20m	7:35am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 45m	7:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	6:45am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on January 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 45m	7:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 40m	1:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
4:15pm	HAM Airport	15h 55m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
4:15pm	HAM Airport	15h 20m	7:35am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 10m	6:45am	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 $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

358 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $170	Average Duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $249	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $74	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Cologne?

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
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E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
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F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany
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Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
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E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
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F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,974 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11974 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 WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $26

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Cologne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Hamburg to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Hamburg to Cologne start from $26. The average price for this route is around $56. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Hamburg to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Hamburg to Cologne is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 348 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Hamburg to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Cologne at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hamburg to Cologne?
A bus trip from Hamburg to Cologne generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-07

$42

01-08

$45

Today

$55

01-10

$37

01-11

$55

01-12

$34

01-13

$25

01-14

$31

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $105 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 $25 which is on 2026-01-13.