Hamburg to Cologne Bus

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Hamburg to Cologne Route Summary

Hamburg to Cologne bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 10 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Hamburg bus station at 13:50h, arriving at Cologne bus station at 20:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:35h, arriving at 06:45h the following day.

Departure station and country Hamburg, Germany

Arrival station and country Cologne, Germany

Travel Distance 262 mi

Average Trip Duration 07h 12min

Total Departures 10

Popular Operators FlixBus

Lowest Price $8

Transportation Options Bus, Train, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Hamburg to Cologne:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Hamburg

6h 40min

20:30Cologne

FlixBus

7.1

11.98 €1

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Hamburg

6h 50min

01:35Cologne

FlixBus

7.1

12.48 €1

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Hamburg

6h 40min

01:25Cologne

FlixBus

7.1

13.48 €1

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Hamburg

7h 10min

06:45Cologne

FlixBus

7.1

13.98 €1

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Getting from Hamburg and Cologne by bus

The shortest travel distance between Hamburg and Cologne is 262 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 13:50 has a travel time of 06:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:45h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cologne earlier, there are 8 night buses from Hamburg to Cologne. The overnight buses depart between 18:45 and 23:35 and arrive between 01:25 and 07:20 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Cologne:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Hamburg

6h 50min

01:35Cologne

FlixBus

7.1

12.48 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 11. Sep

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Hamburg

6h 40min

01:25Cologne

FlixBus

7.1

13.48 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 06. Sep

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Hamburg

7h 10min

06:45Cologne

FlixBus

7.1

13.98 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 08. Oct

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Bus companies operating the Hamburg to Cologne route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1267 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Hamburg or Cologne bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Hamburg

You can see information about the departure station and stops Hamburg here.

Cologne

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cologne here.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $8 (One-Way) or $16 (Return).

Travel reviews for Hamburg to Cologne bus

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Other popular destinations from Hamburg

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Hamburg, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Hamburg - Slavonski Brod

Other popular destinations from Cologne

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Cologne, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Cologne - Donji Vakuf

Cologne - Sanski Most

Cologne - Tuzla

Cologne - Orasje

Cologne - Munich

Cologne - Donji Miholjac

Cologne - Rijeka

Cologne - Slatina

Cologne - Kljuc

Cologne - Bosanska Krupa

Cologne - Loncari

Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 262 mi.

The average travel time between the stations is 07:12 hours.

The ticket prices begin from $8.

The average number of daily departures is 10. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Hamburg to Cologne Bus

Hamburg to Cologne Route Summary

Table of contents

Popular Departures

Getting from Hamburg and Cologne by bus

Overnight buses

Bus companies operating the Hamburg to Cologne route

Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest tickets

Travel reviews for Hamburg to Cologne bus

Other popular destinations from Hamburg

Other popular destinations from Cologne

Frequently asked questions

Latest tickets bought

Traveling.com guides

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