Bus from Cologne to Hamburg: Tickets & Timetables

Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 13 April
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)Cheapest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)No tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)No tags
Flixbus
Leverkusen (Mitte Station)
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 09:55 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Hamburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day
4h 6mAverage duration
222 milesDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£14 - £138Average duration8h 55m
9kg CO₂e
Average price£10 - £133Average duration4h 6m
9kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Hamburg

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Hamburg?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Cologne to Hamburg start from £14. The average price for this route is around £29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Hamburg?

    The average bus journey time from Cologne to Hamburg is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 226 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Cologne to Hamburg route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Hamburg?

    The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Hamburg at 04:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.

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

    A bus journey from Cologne to Hamburg produces an estimated 9.0939 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice 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
10/04
£26
11/04
£26
Today
£27
13/04
£23
14/04
£20
15/04
£19
16/04
£24
17/04
£19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Hamburg was searched and found on 17 Apr 2026 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 Cologne to Hamburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £19 to £57 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2026-04-17.

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