How to travel from Stuttgart to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Stuttgart to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €57.

Distance: 536 km

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€86

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€217

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€48

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5h 42m

Average total duration

5h 12m

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5h 25m

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2h 25m

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10h 14m

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9h 44m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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from Stuttgart to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 616 · ICE 76
    5:49 AM5h40
    Stuttgart Hbf
    11:29 AMHamburg Hbf
    561One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 616 · ICE 76
    5:49 AM5h40
    Stuttgart Hbf
    11:29 AMHamburg Hbf
    561One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • GetJet AirlinesEW7043
    1:55 PM1h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    3:05 PMHamburg Airport
    2481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:40 AM10h54
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    8:34 PMHamburg Hbf
    571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    2:22 AM7h53
    Stuttgart Hbf
    10:15 AMHamburg Hbf
    651One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 698 · ICE 778
    12:54 AM7h36
    Stuttgart Hbf
    8:30 AMHamburg Hbf
    561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:15 PM11h35
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:14 AM11h41
    Stuttgart
    7:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    751One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:14 AM12h26
    Stuttgart
    8:40 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    721One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW2044
    3:20 PM1h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    4:30 PMHamburg Airport
    2481One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH131 · LH16
    8:30 AM4h35
    Stuttgart Airport
    1:05 PMHamburg Airport
    4581One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH139 · LH12
    6:20 AM4h45
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:05 AMHamburg Airport
    4581One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €28.

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

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Hamburg costing on average €29.

A bus is €30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Hamburg costing on average €57.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 6m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The Stuttgart to Hamburg distance is approximately 536 km.
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Hamburg is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart 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, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart 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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