How to travel from Düsseldorf to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €91.

Distance: 342 km

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Flight

€52

Average price

€29

Average price

Cheapest

€247

Average price

4h 14m

Average total duration

3h 44m

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30m

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5h 48m

Average total duration

5h 18m

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30m

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4h 42m

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1h 42m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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Eurowings

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from Düsseldorf to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:38 PM6h57
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €271One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:38 PM6h57
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €271One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9030
    6:50 AM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:45 AMHamburg Airport
    €1911One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn26845 · ICE 920
    2:22 AM4h46
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    7:08 AMHamburg Hbf
    €301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 208
    5:34 AM3h58
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:32 AMHamburg Hbf
    €501One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:38 AM6h12
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    2:50 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 PM7h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    7:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €391One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM6h35
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    3:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM5h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    10:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €431One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7067
    5:05 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:00 PMHamburg Airport
    €2541One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9038
    6:25 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:20 PMHamburg Airport
    €2791One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsLH5406
    6:50 AM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:45 AMHamburg Airport
    €3701One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €29.

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

A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg costing on average €52.

A bus is €217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Hamburg costing on average €247.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 44m.

Bus takes on average 5h 18m.

The Düsseldorf to Hamburg distance is approximately 342 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Tuifly, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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