Cologne to Hamburg by flight + train
This route from Cologne to Hamburg is not by plane the whole way: by train, flight it takes about 3h 05m in total, run by Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €27. The flight is still the quickest.
A closer look at the Flight journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Observed fare
- €110
- Total journey
- 3h 05m
- Change
- 1 transfer
- Operator
- Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings
Older observation · Not checked for your date
The journey, step by step
- 1Cologne to Düsseldorf Airport
Deutsche Bahn25mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Düsseldorf Airport - 2Düsseldorf Airport to Hamburg Airport
Eurowings55mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Cologne to Hamburg flights by date
The cheapest one-way fare we have seen for each day. Price and seats are confirmed in the flight search.
- Tue, Dec 1 · 00:15AJet · 1 transfer · 14h 20mseen Sun, Oct 18€131See flights
- Wed, Dec 2 · 22:50Wizz Air · 1 transfer · 16h 15mseen Sun, Oct 18€101See flights
- Thu, Dec 3 · 22:30Ryanair · 1 transfer · 17h 10mseen Sun, Oct 18€86See flights
- Fri, Dec 4 · 17:40Ryanair · 1 transfer · 22hseen Sun, Oct 18€80See flights
- Sat, Dec 5 · 19:25Wizz Air · 1 transfer · 12h 45mseen Sun, Oct 18€66See flights
- Sun, Dec 6 · 21:30Ryanair · 1 transfer · 18h 10mseen Sun, Oct 18€90See flights
- Mon, Dec 7 · 22:55Wizz Air Malta · 1 transfer · 22hseen Sun, Oct 18€80See flights
- Tue, Dec 8 · 11:50Ryanair · 1 transfer · 27h 50mseen Sun, Oct 18€81See flights
- Wed, Dec 9 · 06:05Eurowings · 1 transfer · 10h 35mseen Sun, Oct 18€117See flights
- Thu, Dec 10 · 22:30Ryanair · 1 transfer · 17h 10mseen Sun, Oct 18€88See flights
- Fri, Dec 11 · 21:55Ryanair · 1 transfer · 12hseen Sun, Oct 18€80See flights
- Sat, Dec 12 · 15:40Ryanair · 1 transfer · 17hseen Sun, Oct 18€76See flights
- Sun, Dec 13 · 21:30Ryanair · 1 transfer · 18h 10mseen Sun, Oct 18€80See flights
Departures from Cologne to Hamburg
Deutsche Bahn runs 42 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:37 and the last at 20:11.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 42 | 01:37 | 20:11 |
| FlixBusbus | 32 | 00:35 | 22:35 |
All departures Deutsche Bahn
- 01:37
- 02:21
- 04:00
- 05:11
- 05:44
- 07:11
- 07:40
- 08:11
- 08:45
- 09:11
- 09:15
- 09:44
- 10:07
- 10:11
- 11:11
- 11:15
- 11:44
- 12:01
- 12:11
- 12:45
- 13:11
- 13:15
- 14:11
- 15:11
- 16:07
- 16:11
- 17:11
- 17:15
- 18:11
- 19:11
- 19:15
- 20:11
All departures FlixBus
- 00:35
- 02:05
- 03:05
- 05:05
- 06:38
- 07:01
- 08:01
- 08:36
- 09:01
- 10:01
- 12:27
- 12:39
- 13:01
- 14:01
- 14:05
- 14:12
- 14:27
- 14:39
- 15:01
- 15:05
- 16:01
- 16:27
- 16:39
- 17:05
- 21:35
- 22:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Flight facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the flight only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Good to know
- The Flight covers Düsseldorf Airport to Hamburg Airport. The rest of the journey is by train.
Before you travel
Which airports?
The airports are in this record; the terminal, the gate and the trip to the airport are not. Confirm the terminal on your own ticket.
Check-in and security
The flight time covers the airborne part only. Allow separate time for reaching the airport, check-in, security and the journey on arrival.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 3h 51mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 6h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€13Omio catalogue, Oct 283h 51m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Oct 286h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Cologne to Hamburg by plane: common questions
How long does Cologne to Hamburg take by plane?
The flight does not cover the whole route: flight + train together take about 3h 05m, 1 transfer.
How much is a flight ticket from Cologne to Hamburg?
The best price in our latest check was €110. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the flight from Cologne to Hamburg?
Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the flight or the bus better?
The bus is cheaper at €27. The flight wins on journey time.
Where else this route goes
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