What is the distance between Hamburg and Cologne?

About 222 miles (358 km) separate Hamburg and Cologne.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Cologne?

If you're headed to Cologne from Hamburg, chances are that your bus will leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Flora and Botanical Garden, Lanxess Arena, Cologne Cathedral, Volksgarten and Boat tours on the Rhine.

Bus Hamburg to Cologne from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on November 14
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 15
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 51m	1:36pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Cologne on November 16
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 17
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	7h 54m	1:39pm	Hbf	CheapestFastest

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

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

222 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $174	Average Duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $193	Average Duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $48	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,305 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

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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 traveling from Hamburg to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Hamburg and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/12

$41

11/13

$26

Today

$33

11/15

$26

11/16

$36

11/17

$16

11/18

No data

11/19

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The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $116 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 $16 which is on 2025-11-17.

What's the cheapest way to go from Hamburg to Cologne?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 5m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 14m	Avg Price$63	Daily Departures28
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h 20m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures11