Bus from Hamburg to Cologne: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Cologne on 11 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Cheapest
Flixbus
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain
    		HAM Airport
    		HbfNo tags
    Flixbus
    		Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    		Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße No tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Today at 09:53 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 £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    14carpool per day
    4h 20mAverage duration
    222 milesDistance
    15kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average price£14 - £91Average duration9h 20m
    9kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average price£10 - £134Average duration4h 5m
    9kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    		Average price£15 - £40Average duration4h 20m
    15kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Hamburg to Cologne

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

    1. How much is the bus ticket from Hamburg to Cologne?

      The cheapest coach tickets from Hamburg to Cologne start from £14. The average price for this route is around £31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

    2. How long is the bus journey from Hamburg to Cologne?

      The average bus journey time from Hamburg to Cologne is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 216 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.

    3. Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Cologne route?

      Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

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

      The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Cologne at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

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

      A bus journey from Hamburg to Cologne 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
    £24
    09/01
    £59
    Today
    £21
    11/01
    £31
    12/01
    £20
    13/01
    £14
    14/01
    £18
    15/01
    £17
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Hamburg to Cologne was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of £14

    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 £14 to £60 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 £14, which is on 2026-01-13.

    People from around the world trust Busbud

    ‌