How to travel from Dortmund to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 €11, and a flight costs an average of €98.

Distance: 287 km

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Flight

€40

Average price

€24

Average price

Cheapest

€238

Average price

3h 52m

Average total duration

3h 22m

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30m

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4h 57m

Average total duration

4h 27m

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4h 0m

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1h 0m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

Most popular airline

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from Dortmund to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM5h15
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
06:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:00AM4h40
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
06:40AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

EurowingsEW7061
06:45AM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
07:45AMHamburg Airport
1041One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
01:32PM6h23
Dortmund Hbf
07:55PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
331One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 206
08:25AM2h50
Dortmund Hbf
11:15AMHamburg Hbf
561One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
05:32PM5h43
Dortmund Hbf
11:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
01:00PM6h07
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
07:07PMHamburg Hbf
301One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
01:00PM5h55
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
06:55PMHamburg Harburg
311One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
01:32PM7h08
Dortmund Hbf
08:40PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
281One-way
1 transfer
EurowingsEW9036
03:00PM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
04:00PMHamburg Airport
2131One-way
0 transfers
EurowingsLH5410
03:00PM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
04:00PMHamburg Airport
3621One-way
0 transfers
EurowingsLH5401
06:45AM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
07:45AMHamburg Airport
3621One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €11.

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

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Hamburg costing on average €16.

A bus is €87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Hamburg costing on average €98.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 40m.

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The Dortmund to Hamburg distance is approximately 287 km.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Hamburg is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. 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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