Hamburg to Cologne by train + bus
This route from Hamburg to Cologne is not by train the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 7h 49m in total, run by Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is bus, at 6h 40m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainHamburg → Osnabrück
Deutsche Bahn - 2busOsnabrück → Duisburg
FlixBus - 3trainDuisburg → CologneDeutsche Bahn
train or bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €71 | 7h 49m | 2 transfers |
| bus | €40 | 6h 40m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Hamburg to Cologne by train: common questions
How long does Hamburg to Cologne take by train?
The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 7h 49m, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Hamburg to Cologne?
The best price in our latest check was €71. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Hamburg to Cologne?
Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the bus better?
The bus is faster at 6h 40m. It is cheaper too, at €40.
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