What is the cheapest way to get from Altona to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Altona to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 16m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Altona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Bad Bentheim and Rheine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Altona to Cologne?

The distance between Altona and Cologne is 402 km. The road distance is 417.6 km.

How do I travel from Altona to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Altona to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Altona to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Altona to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altona to Cologne train from?

Altona to Cologne train services, operated by GoVolta, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Altona to Cologne?

The best way to get from Altona to Cologne is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €290 and takes 4h 32m, you could also train, which costs and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Altona to Cologne train arrive?

Altona to Cologne train services, operated by GoVolta, arrive at Bad Bentheim station.

Can I drive from Altona to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Cologne is 418 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Altona to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Altona to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1827+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Altona to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Altona and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Altona to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Altona to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 23m
€116–255
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Colognerideshare 417.4 km
4h 23m
€16–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Münster-Mittebus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
6h 3m
Train, bus via Hanover
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Uelzentrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Uelzen to Hannover Hbftrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
4. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
7h 19m
€96–215
Drive 417.6 km
1. Drive from Altona to Colognecar 417.6 km
3h 28m
€59–85
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HAM - CGN
4h 32m
€91–283
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
3h 16m
€114–248
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bad Bentheimtrain GoVolta GoVolta
2. Take the train from Rheine to Koeln Hbftrain Re
7h 46m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Leverkusenbus N74
8h 36m
€59–130
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Hannover Hbfcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Colognecar
3h 31m
€133–167

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.7 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Altona, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Altona to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hamburg, Münster-Mitte, and Münster-Mitte in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, Eurowings, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) every 3 hours.

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