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.

    Distance
    428
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    5h 42m
    highway est.
    Toll
    EUR 0.00
    one-way est.
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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.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    10.7 L
    E10
    One-way fuel cost
    EUR 21.57
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollEUR 21.57
    Round trip fuelEUR 43.14
    Round trip fuel + tollEUR 43.14
    By fuel type (one-way)
    E10: EUR 21.57
    Super: EUR 21.57
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    35.7 L
    E10
    One-way fuel cost
    EUR 71.90
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollEUR 71.90
    Round trip fuelEUR 143.81
    Round trip fuel + tollEUR 143.81
    By fuel type (one-way)
    E10: EUR 71.90
    Super: EUR 71.90
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    47.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    EUR 93.68
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollEUR 93.68
    Round trip fuelEUR 187.37
    Round trip fuel + tollEUR 187.37
    By fuel type (one-way)
    E10: EUR 95.87
    Diesel: EUR 93.68
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    85.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    EUR 168.63
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollEUR 168.63
    Round trip fuelEUR 337.26
    Round trip fuel + tollEUR 337.26
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    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).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    E10
    EUR 22EUR 108EUR 216EUR 475
    Car / SUV
    E10
    EUR 72EUR 360EUR 719EUR 1,582
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    EUR 94EUR 468EUR 937EUR 2,061
    Lorry
    Diesel
    EUR 169EUR 843EUR 1,686EUR 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.

    Vehiclekm/LE10SuperSuper PlusDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40EUR 21.57EUR 21.57EUR 21.57
    Car / SUV12EUR 71.90EUR 71.90EUR 71.90
    Van / MPV9EUR 95.87EUR 93.68EUR 93.68
    Lorry5EUR 168.63EUR 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

    Standard unleaded
    EUR 2.02
    E10
    Most passenger cars
    Regular petrol
    EUR 2.02
    Super
    Passenger and commuter cars
    Premium petrol
    EUR 2.02
    Super Plus
    Performance and premium cars
    Diesel
    EUR 1.97
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: 11 May 2026. Prices are sourced from fuel-prices.eu Germany mirror.

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    22×
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    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (E10 + toll)
    EUR 71.90
    22 trips/month
    EUR 1,582
    total monthly fuel cost

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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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