How to travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €250.

Distance: 368 km

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Bus
Flight

€96

Average price

€41

Average price

Cheapest

€406

Average price

5h 45m

Average total duration

5h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 32m

Average total duration

6h 2m

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30m

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5h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 19m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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KLM Cityhopper

Most popular airline

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from Amsterdam to Hamburg

How to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51111
    3:40 PM6h25
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    10:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51111
    3:40 PM6h25
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    10:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1757
    4:50 PM1h00
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:50 PMHamburg Airport
    5601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICD 1839 · IC 1739 · 20371 · ICE 1032
    11:16 AM5h23
    Amsterdam Zuid
    4:39 PMHamburg Harburg
    661One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 737 · IC 1739 · 20371 · ICE 1032
    10:57 AM5h42
    Amsterdam Centraal
    4:39 PMHamburg Harburg
    661One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 127 · ICE 1520
    2:38 PM5h01
    Amsterdam Centraal
    7:39 PMHamburg Harburg
    691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 AM6h25
    Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)
    8:25 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:40 AM6h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    8:25 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 PM7h30
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    12:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    711One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMAF5474+Air FranceAF1610
    12:30 PM9h40
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    3731One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF5473+Air FranceAF1610
    7:25 AM14h45
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    3731One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF5478+Air FranceAF1610
    4:30 PM5h40
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    3751One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €41.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Hamburg:

A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Hamburg costing on average €96.

A bus is €365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Hamburg costing on average €406.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 15m.

Bus takes on average 6h 2m.

The Amsterdam to Hamburg distance is approximately 368 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Hamburg is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Pascan Aviation, Austrian Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 5 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Stockholm, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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