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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Leer
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Leer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 174 km
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€33 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Leer
How to get from Hamburg to Leer by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Leer is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:25 AM3h50Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:15 AMLeer, ZOB€191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:25 AM3h50Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:15 AMLeer, ZOB€191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 519 · 44109:45 AM2h28Hamburg Hbf12:13 PMLeer (Ostfriesl)€421One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 205 · RE 520364:45 PM2h29Hamburg Hbf7:14 PMLeer (Ostfriesl)€381One-way1 transfer
ICE 107 · RE 524348:42 AM2h32Hamburg Hbf11:14 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)€381One-way1 transfer
ICE 201 · IC 243012:45 PM2h29Hamburg Hbf3:14 PMLeer (Ostfriesl)€401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:30 AM3h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof1:25 PMLeer, ZOB€191One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain9:01 AM4h24Hamburg Harburg1:25 PMLeer, ZOB€221One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain3:01 PM4h34Hamburg Harburg7:35 PMLeer, ZOB€221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Leer:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Leer costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Leer take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Leer as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Leer (Ostfriesl).
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leer by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leer by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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