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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hitzacker is to drive which costs €55 - €90 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hitzacker is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hitzacker?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hitzacker. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Hitzacker via Hamburg-Harburg and Lueneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hitzacker?

The distance between Cologne and Hitzacker is 507 km. The road distance is 420.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Hitzacker without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Cologne to Hitzacker, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hitzacker train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Hitzacker train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Hitzacker?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hitzacker is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Cologne to Hitzacker.

Where can I stay near Hitzacker?

There are 183+ hotels available in Hitzacker.

Cologne to Hitzacker - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Hitzacker by train, bus, car, or plane

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-Harburg39 / ...
2. Take the train from Lueneburg to HitzackerRe
5h 59m
Drive 420.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Hitzacker420.1 km
4h 13m
€60–87
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Hanover central bus stationN23
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Uelzen26 / ...
3. Take the bus from Uelzen ZOB to Lüchow(Wendland) ZOB
11h 14m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lüneburg
4. Take the train from Lueneburg to Hitzacker
5h 50m
Train, bus via Hanover
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Uelzen26 / ...
3. Take the bus from Uelzen ZOB to Lüchow(Wendland) ZOB
7h 20m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Hamburg Central Station
2. Take the bus from Bf. Bergedorf to Brahlstorf b Hagenow BahnhofB
3. Take the bus from Brahlstorf b Hagenow Bahnhof to Herrenhof, Fähre505
9h 22m
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lüneburg
4. Take the train from Lueneburg to Hitzacker
6h 8m

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

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Distance: 507 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hitzacker via Hamburg-Harburg and Lueneburg in around 5h 59m.

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