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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €105.
Distance: 614 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€68 Average price | €253 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Hamburg
How to get from Munich to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:25 PM11h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:25 PM11h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH205811:15 AM1h15Munich Airport12:30 PMHamburg Airport€3191One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 6829:12 AM6h24Munich Hbf3:36 PMHamburg Hbf€521One-way0 transfers
ICE 68011:12 AM6h25Munich Hbf5:37 PMHamburg Hbf€521One-way0 transfers
ICE 1600 · RJ 38210:22 AM6h02Munich Hbf4:24 PMHamburg Hbf€591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM13h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM14h30München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz3:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 AM14h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€541One-way1 transfer
EW71718:25 AM1h20Munich Airport9:45 AMHamburg Airport€2231One-way0 transfers
EW9083 · EW70678:50 AM3h25Munich Airport12:15 PMHamburg Airport€2331One-way1 transfer
EW71734:30 PM1h20Munich Airport5:50 PMHamburg Airport€2741One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Hamburg
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Hamburg:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Hamburg costing on average €68.
A bus is €202 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Hamburg costing on average €253.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Sas Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, metronom, FlixTrain, Snälltåget to go to Hamburg by train.
- 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Snälltåget.
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