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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €156.

Distance: 368 km

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€94

Average price

€39

Average price

Cheapest

€296

Average price

5h 33m

Average total duration

5h 3m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 44m

Average total duration

4h 14m

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5h 30m

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2h 30m

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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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KLM Cityhopper

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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
    9:00 PM6h10
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:10 AMAmsterdam
    411One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM6h10
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:10 AMAmsterdam
    411One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1758
    6:35 PM1h00
    Hamburg Airport
    7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 619 · 20386 · RE RS23 · IC 790
    7:23 PM6h24
    Hamburg Hbf
    1:47 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    441One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · IC 3020 · IC 3522+VIAS Rail GmbH20006
    10:23 PM10h11
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:34 AMAmsterdam Zuid
    461One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · IC 3020+VIAS Rail GmbH20006
    10:23 PM10h12
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:35 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    461One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM6h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    4:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM6h30
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM6h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:55 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    471One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2055 · LH2304
    10:45 AM4h15
    Hamburg Airport
    3:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    3061One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2075 · LH2302
    6:10 AM4h20
    Hamburg Airport
    10:30 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    3061One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2081 · LH2304
    9:45 AM5h15
    Hamburg Airport
    3:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    3061One-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 €39.

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

A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Amsterdam costing on average €94.

A bus is €257 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Amsterdam costing on average €296.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 14m.

Train takes on average 5h 3m.

The Hamburg to Amsterdam distance is approximately 368 km.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 37 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 KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, KLM, Pascan Aviation, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, Transavia France, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Transavia France.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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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