How to travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €242.

Distance: 368 km

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€73

Average price

€33

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Cheapest

€315

Average price

5h 24m

Average total duration

4h 54m

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30m

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5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

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5h 27m

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2h 27m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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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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Eurowings

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from Hamburg to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM7h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    4:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 AM6h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    10:10 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1758
    6:35 PM1h05
    Hamburg Airport
    7:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 519 · 20366 · IC 1750 · ICD 1850
    9:45 AM5h58
    Hamburg Hbf
    3:43 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    801One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 519 · 20366 · IC 1750 · IC 2750
    9:45 AM6h10
    Hamburg Hbf
    3:55 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    801One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1033 · 20368 · IC 1754 · ICD 1854
    11:10 AM5h33
    Hamburg Hbf
    4:43 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    801One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:55 PM6h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:35 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 AM5h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:35 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:10 AM6h05
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:15 AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)
    341One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA963 · BA436
    10:50 AM5h50
    Hamburg Airport
    4:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2321One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA971 · BA430
    6:10 AM4h30
    Hamburg Airport
    10:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2321One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA963 · BA438
    10:50 AM7h35
    Hamburg Airport
    6:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2321One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Hamburg to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of €20.

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Amsterdam costing on average €23.

A bus is €222 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Amsterdam costing on average €242.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 39m.

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The Hamburg to Amsterdam distance is approximately 368 km.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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