How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Hamburg?

The cheapest coach tickets from Cologne to Hamburg start from £15. The average price for this route is around £29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Hamburg?

The average bus journey time from Cologne to Hamburg is 8h 50m, covering a distance of 226 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Hamburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Hamburg at 04:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Hamburg?

A bus journey from Cologne to Hamburg produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Cologne to Hamburg from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 10 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 40m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	11h 41m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	10:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 35m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 11 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 40m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	7h 41m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 12 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 40m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	8h 1m	20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	11h 41m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 13 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 40m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h 35m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	16h 10m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 14 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h 35m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	16h 10m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 15 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	7h 41m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Hamburg on 16 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	23:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	7h 41m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

4h 20mAverage duration

222 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £117	Average duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £143	Average duration4h 4m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £41	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Hamburg?

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
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E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
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F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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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
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E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
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F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,982 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11982 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £15

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Hamburg

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Hamburg?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cologne to Hamburg start from £15. The average price for this route is around £29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Hamburg?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Hamburg is 8h 50m, covering a distance of 226 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Hamburg at 04:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Hamburg?
A bus journey from Cologne to Hamburg produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/01

£27

09/01

£49

Today

£21

11/01

£29

12/01

£19

13/01

£16

14/01

£16

15/01

£16

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Hamburg was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of £16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Hamburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £49 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2026-01-13.