Germany Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Hamburg → Cologne
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Hamburg to Cologne? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Germany fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 11 May 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle E10 | EUR 22 | EUR 108 | EUR 216 | EUR 475 |
Car / SUV E10 | EUR 72 | EUR 360 | EUR 719 | EUR 1,582 |
Van / MPV Diesel | EUR 94 | EUR 468 | EUR 937 | EUR 2,061 |
Lorry Diesel | EUR 169 | EUR 843 | EUR 1,686 | EUR 3,710 |
Add EUR 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | E10 | Super | Super Plus | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | EUR 21.57 | EUR 21.57 | — | — | EUR 21.57 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | EUR 71.90 | EUR 71.90 | — | — | EUR 71.90 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | EUR 95.87 | — | — | EUR 93.68 | EUR 93.68 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | EUR 168.63 | EUR 168.63 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in Germany
fuel-prices.eu Germany mirror used in all calculations above
Last updated: 11 May 2026. Prices are sourced from fuel-prices.eu Germany mirror.
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Common Questions: Hamburg to Cologne
How far is Hamburg to Cologne?
The highway distance from Hamburg to Cologne is approximately 428 km. The estimated driving time is 5h 42m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Hamburg to Cologne?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 35.7 litres of petrol. At today's E10 price (EUR 2.02/L), that costs EUR 71.90.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Hamburg to Cologne?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 85.6 litres of diesel for this route. At EUR 1.97/L, the fuel cost is EUR 168.63 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Hamburg to Cologne?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately EUR 0.00. Germany has no nationwide passenger-car toll. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages point to official tunnel, toll gate, and truck-toll references.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Hamburg to Cologne?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 10.7 litres. At today's E10 price, that's EUR 21.57, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 47.6 litres, costing EUR 93.68 in fuel. Add the EUR 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately EUR 93.68.
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