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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Altona is to rideshare which costs €14 - €27 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Altona is to train and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Altona. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Rathaus Altona via Münster-Mitte and Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Altona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Altona?

The distance between Cologne and Altona is 442 km. The road distance is 417.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Altona without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €85 - €200.

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

The train from Cologne Hbf to Hamburg-Altona takes 4h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altona bus from?

Cologne to Altona bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altona train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Altona?

The best way to get from Cologne to Altona is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €250 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Cologne to Altona bus arrive?

Cologne to Altona bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Cologne to Altona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Altona is 417 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Cologne to Altona.

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

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Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 1684+ hotels available in Altona.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Altona?

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

Cologne to Altona - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Altona 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 Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain 43 / ...
4h 23m
€85–200
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Hamburgrideshare 417.2 km
4h 26m
€14–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 26m
Drive 417.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Altonacar 417.1 km
3h 31m
€59–85
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3h 17m
€89–222
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb / ...
5h 1m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Altonacartrain 1392
3h 36m
€131–169
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CGN - HAM
5h 6m
€61–250
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3h 43m
€95–236

Cologne to Altona by train

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 442 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona hourly. Tickets cost €85–200 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Rathaus Altona via Münster-Mitte, Münster-Mitte, and Hauptbahnhof/ZOB in around 6h 26m.

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