Hamburg to Cologne distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 426 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 15 min. The straight-line distance is 356 km (221 miles); Cologne lies to the SW of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 356 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 426 km | 4 h 15 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Cologne would cost roughly 860–1156 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 426 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Hamburg and Cologne is at 52.25° N, 8.43° E.
The nearest town is Rödinghausen, Kreis Herford, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 178 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Cologne?
By car it is 426 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 15 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Cologne is 356 kilometres (221 miles or 192 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Cologne?
The driving distance is 426 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 15 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Hamburg?
Cologne lies to the SW (217°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 57 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Cologne cost?
Over 426 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Cologne would cost roughly 860–1156 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |