How to travel from Nuremberg to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nuremberg to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €279.

Distance: 465 km

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€122

Average price

€42

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€427

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6h 49m

Average total duration

6h 19m

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7h 14m

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6h 44m

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4h 30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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from Nuremberg to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
02:05PM9h10
Nürnberg, ZOB
11:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:05PM9h10
Nürnberg, ZOB
11:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH143 · LH6
06:25AM2h40
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
09:05AMHamburg Airport
4441One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 684
08:31AM4h26
Nuremberg Hbf
12:57PMHamburg Hbf
631One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 682
10:30AM4h27
Nuremberg Hbf
02:57PMHamburg Hbf
691One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 882
09:28AM4h29
Nuremberg Hbf
01:57PMHamburg Hbf
761One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:20AM9h55
Nürnberg, ZOB
06:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
02:00AM10h34
Nürnberg, ZOB
12:34PMHamburg Hbf
361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:50AM10h40
Nürnberg, ZOB
11:30AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
361One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH147 · LH16
10:35AM3h30
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
02:05PMHamburg Airport
4441One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH143 · LH10
06:25AM4h40
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
11:05AMHamburg Airport
4441One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH149 · LH22
02:15PM2h50
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
05:05PMHamburg Airport
4441One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Hamburg.

FAQs

You can get from Nuremberg to Hamburg 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Hamburg from Nuremberg is by taking a train, which costs on average €14.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Nuremberg to Hamburg:

A train is €7 less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from Nuremberg to Hamburg costing on average €21.

A train is €46 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €60 from Nuremberg to Hamburg.

The fastest way to get to Hamburg from Nuremberg is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Getting to Hamburg by coach takes 8 h 20 min on average.

Train takes 4 h 10 min on average.

Hamburg is approximately 464 km away from Nuremberg.

The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Hamburg is:

  • 11 coaches per day.
  • 9 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Hamburg from Nuremberg as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Nuremberg to Hamburg:

  • Coaches from Nuremberg to Hamburg most often leave from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Flights mostly leave from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and tend to arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains most often depart from Nuremberg at Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Hamburg at Hamburg Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Nuremberg to Hamburg:

  • You can take a coach from Nuremberg to Hamburg with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €21 with FlixBus from Nuremberg to Hamburg.
  • You can take a flight from Nuremberg to Hamburg with Lufthansa or Eurowings. Cheap tickets can be found for €60 with Eurowings from Nuremberg to Hamburg.
  • You can travel from Nuremberg to Hamburg by train with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €14 with Deutsche Bahn from Nuremberg to Hamburg.

Yes, there are direct services available from Nuremberg to Hamburg with the following travel companies:

  • Direct coaches with FlixBus with 2 direct coaches per day.
  • Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen 4 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Hamburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Nuremberg and Hamburg.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Nuremberg to Hamburg often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Nuremberg and Hamburg itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Hamburg and any of these top destinations today!
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