How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Hamburg start at R 309. The average price for this route is around R 585. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Hamburg?

The average bus journey time from Cologne to Hamburg is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 357 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Hamburg route?

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

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 23:55.

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

A bus trip from Cologne to Hamburg produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Cologne to Hamburg from R 251 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 1 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	7h 41m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 2 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 40m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	11h 41m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	10:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 35m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 40m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h 35m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	16h 10m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 4 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h 35m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	16h 10m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 5 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	7h 41m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 6 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	7h 41m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 7 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 40m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	11h 41m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	10:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 35m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 8 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 40m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	7h 41m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 319, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

4h 30mAverage duration

358 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 309 - R 1 960	Average duration7h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 198 - R 3 445	Average duration4h 4m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 319 - R 1 019	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Hamburg?

Stops in Cologne

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

Stops in Hamburg

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 168 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12168 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 309

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Hamburg by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Hamburg start at R 309. The average price for this route is around R 585. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Hamburg?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Hamburg is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 357 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
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 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Cologne to Hamburg produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/01

R 666

31/01

R 513

Today

R 704

02/02

R 543

03/02

R 402

04/02

R 382

05/02

R 402

06/02

R 553

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Hamburg was searched and found on 04 Feb 2026 with a price of R 382

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 R 382 to R 1 432 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 R 382, which is on 2026-02-04.