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Cologne to Hamburg
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Wizz Air Malta8h 35m
Cologne AirportHamburg Airport
BRL 1,652One way
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Cologne AirportHamburg Airport
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- Prices shown from Cologne to Hamburg are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare Flights and Trains from Cologne to Hamburg
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg costs only BRL 136 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 4h 4m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
BRL 688
Average duration
4h 4m
Departure time
08:15 - 19:40
Direct options
Trains
Cheapest
Average price
BRL 136
Average duration
4h 10m
Departure time
16:07 - 02:43
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cologne to Hamburg?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Hamburg?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Hamburg is Wednesday, with an average price of BRL 92.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Cologne to Hamburg by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cologne to Hamburg is Monday, with an average price of BRL 126.
BRL 126
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Find departure & arrival points near Cologne and Hamburg
Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Lubeck Airport (LBC)
Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW)
Bremen Airport (BRE)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Cologne
Heumarkt, Köln
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz)
Köln Hbf
Neumarkt, Köln
Severinstr., Köln
Popular train stations near Hamburg
Hamburg Landungsbrücken
Hamburg Stadthausbrücke
Hamburg Jungfernstieg
Hamburg Reeperbahn
Steinstraße, Hamburg
How to travel from Cologne to Hamburg: FAQs
How far is it from Cologne to Hamburg?
It’s about 363 km (226 mi) from Cologne to Hamburg.How do I get from Cologne to Hamburg?
You can travel from Cologne to Hamburg in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.What’s the fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg is by Flights, with an average journey time of 4 hours 4 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 10m.What’s the most budget-friendly way to travel from Cologne to Hamburg?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hamburg is by Trains, with an average price of BRL 136. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around BRL 688 on avergae.What are the main departure and arrival points for trips between Cologne and Hamburg?
For trips between Cologne and Hamburg, travelers typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Cologne Airport and arrive at Hamburg Airport; Trains depart from Heumarkt, Köln and arrive at Hamburg Landungsbrücken.How far in advance should I book tickets from Cologne to Hamburg to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Cologne to Hamburg are typically cheapest Wednesday, with an average fare of BRL 92. Flights from Cologne to Hamburg are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of BRL 126Are Cologne and Hamburg in the same time zone?
There is a 0m time difference between Cologne and Hamburg.