How to travel from Munich to Hamburg

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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 €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 €32, and a flight costs an average of €60.

Distance: 614 km

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Flight

€53

Average price

€48

Average price

Cheapest

€184

Average price

8h 44m

Average total duration

8h 14m

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30m

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9h 53m

Average total duration

9h 23m

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5h 16m

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2h 16m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Munich to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:50PM12h40
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
11:30AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
541One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
10:50PM13h44
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
12:34PMHamburg Hbf
541One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW7175
09:05PM1h20
Munich Airport
10:25PMHamburg Airport
2051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 584
05:10PM5h47
Munich Hbf
10:57PMHamburg Hbf
1061One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
01:50AM14h44
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
04:34PMHamburg Hbf
741One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 686
05:11AM5h46
Munich Hbf
10:57AMHamburg Hbf
1331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:15PM13h15
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:30AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
541One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM11h15
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:00PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
711One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
10:15PM14h19
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
12:34PMHamburg Hbf
541One-way
2 transfers
Eurowings EW7171
09:15AM1h20
Munich Airport
10:35AMHamburg Airport
2961One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH2088
09:20PM1h20
Munich Airport
10:40PMHamburg Airport
2891One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4304 · DE4173
08:15AM6h55
Munich Airport
03:10PMHamburg Airport
3481One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Hamburg is a train with an average price of €18.

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

A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Hamburg costing on average €32.

A train is €42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Hamburg costing on average €60.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 10h 35m.

The Munich to Hamburg distance is approximately 614 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Hamburg is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 12 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Hamburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich 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, ÖBB Nightjet, Metronom, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Snälltåget to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings , Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Snälltåget.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings , Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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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