What is the distance between Hamburg and Cologne?

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

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.

Bus Hamburg to Cologne from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on November 20
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

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on November 21
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
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 November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 40m	1:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:45am	HAM Airport	7h 54m	1:39pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 50m	1:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:45am	HAM Airport	7h 54m	1:39pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:45am	HAM Airport	8h	1:45pm	Hbf	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:51 AM CET.

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 $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

358 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $193	Average Duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $399	Average Duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $83	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11380 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $25

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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 from Hamburg to Cologne by bus

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

11-18

No data

11-19

$63

Today

$39

11-21

$51

11-22

$35

11-23

$49

11-24

$19

11-25

No data

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $19

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 $19 to $113 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 $19 which is on 2025-11-24.