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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen 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 0m. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $109.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Hamburg:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Hamburg costing on average $95 (€79).
A bus is $207 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Hamburg costing on average $256 (€212).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Hamburg
How to get from Aachen to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM11h30Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße3:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM11h30Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße3:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- EW706110:50 AM0h55Dusseldorf Airport11:45 AMHamburg Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain4:05 AM9h23Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße1:28 PMHamburg Hbf$1091One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+FlixTrain4:05 AM9h11Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße1:16 PMHamburg Harburg$1091One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1547 · ICE 6149:06 AM5h26Aachen Hbf2:32 PMHamburg Hbf$1161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM8h55Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße10:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM12h30Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße10:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM11h15Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße2:20 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$571One-way1 transfer
- EW90361:40 PM0h55Dusseldorf Airport2:35 PMHamburg Airport$1441One-way0 transfers
EW70672:40 PM0h55Dusseldorf Airport3:35 PMHamburg Airport$1691One-way0 transfers
LH2031 · LH20546:20 AM3h40Dusseldorf Airport10:00 AMHamburg Airport$3821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Hamburg:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Hamburg costing on average $95 (€79).
A bus is $207 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Hamburg costing on average $256 (€212).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta to go to Hamburg by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
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