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 drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg-Altona and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Altona to Cologne?

The distance between Altona and Cologne is 442 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 train which takes 4h 21m and costs €85 - €200.

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

The train from Hamburg-Altona to Cologne Hbf takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Altona to Cologne train from?

Altona to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg-Altona station.

Train, bus or fly from Altona to Cologne?

The best way to get from Altona to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €260 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Altona to Cologne train arrive?

Altona to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf 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 1818+ 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Altona to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 21m
€85–200
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Colognerideshare 417.4 km
4h 23m
€16–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N74
9h 4m
€36–64
Drive 417.6 km
1. Drive from Altona to Colognecar 417.6 km
3h 28m
€59–85
Fly Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 40m
€87–215
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
Fly Hamburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane HAM - CGN
5h 32m
€60–251
Fly Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 7m
€93–239
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 2m
€153–427

Altona to Cologne by train

154Weekly Trains

4h 21mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 442.2 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg-Altona to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €85–200 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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