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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 1 atDeparture city: CologneDeparture location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Arrival time: May 1 atDestination city: HamburgDestination location: Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: May 1 atDeparture city: CologneDeparture location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Arrival time: May 2 atDestination city: HamburgDestination location: Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)Operated by: FlixbusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 1 atDeparture city: CologneDeparture location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-StraßeArrival time: May 1 atDestination city: HamburgDestination location: Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)Operated by: FlixbusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 1 atDeparture city: CologneDeparture location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-StraßeArrival time: May 2 atDestination city: HamburgDestination location: Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)Operated by: FlixbusVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to HamburgAmong 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 $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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.
Cologne to Hamburg Bus
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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Hamburg was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $19To 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 $38 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 2025-05-05.
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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Hamburg.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Hamburg.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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