What's the distance between Hamburg and Cologne by coach?

The distance between Hamburg and Cologne by coach is approximately 222 miles (358 km).

What is the best way to go from Hamburg to Cologne without a car?

You can travel to Cologne from Hamburg by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Hamburg to Cologne from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Cologne on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h 50m	07:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:45	HAM Airport	12h 28m	18:13	Hbf	No tags
	16:15	HAM Airport	15h 55m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	16:15	HAM Airport	15h 20m	07:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	11h 43m	18:13	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Cologne on 27 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 50m	01:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
16:15	HAM Airport	15h 55m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
16:15	HAM Airport	15h 20m	07:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Cologne on 28 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 40m	01:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
16:15	HAM Airport	15h 55m	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
16:15	HAM Airport	15h 20m	07:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Cologne on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 40m	01:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:01	Harburg	6h 14m	15:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:45	HAM Airport	8h	13:45	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Cologne on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		18:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 50m	01:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		05:45	HAM Airport	8h	13:45	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Cologne on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		18:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 40m	01:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		05:45	HAM Airport	8h	13:45	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:11 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

4h 20mAverage duration

222 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £105	Average duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £216	Average duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £45	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Cologne?

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,444 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11444 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £15

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Hamburg to Cologne

What's the distance between Hamburg and Cologne by coach?
The distance between Hamburg and Cologne by coach is approximately 222 miles (358 km).
What is the best way to go from Hamburg to Cologne without a car?
You can travel to Cologne from Hamburg by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/11

£29

25/11

£30

Today

£26

27/11

£20

28/11

£25

29/11

£18

30/11

£28

01/12

£18

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £18

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 £18 to £68 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 £18, which is on 2025-12-01.