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Compare train and bus for Wolfsburg to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolfsburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 138 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€48 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Wolfsburg to Hamburg
How to get from Wolfsburg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wolfsburg to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 AM4h45Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)2:30 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:45 AM4h45Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)2:30 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 644 · ICE 8887:53 AM2h43Wolfsburg Hbf10:36 AMHamburg Hbf€621One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 946 · ICE 786:53 AM3h21Wolfsburg Hbf10:14 AMHamburg Hbf€481One-way1 transfer
ICE 944 · ICE 6868:53 AM2h43Wolfsburg Hbf11:36 AMHamburg Hbf€701One-way1 transfer
ICE 642 · ICE 8869:53 AM2h43Wolfsburg Hbf12:36 PMHamburg Hbf€701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:55 AM3h20Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)12:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 PM3h20Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)10:10 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolfsburg to Hamburg:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolfsburg to Hamburg costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolfsburg and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wolfsburg Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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