Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Cheapest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Fastest | |||||
| Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | HAM Airport | No tags | |||||
| Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | HAM Airport | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Hamburg?
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- 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
- B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany - CHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany - E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany - F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Hamburg by bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $12To 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 $12 to $73 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 $12 which is on 2025-11-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Hamburg?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationTop traveled bus routes
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