How to travel from Dortmund to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $99.

Distance: 178 miles (287 km)

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Driving

$54

Average price

$29

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Cheapest

$270

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$61

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 55m

Average total duration

3h 25m

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30m

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4h 55m

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4h 25m

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3h 58m

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58m

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3h 59m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Hamburg costing on average $54 (€44).

A bus is $241 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Hamburg costing on average $270 (€223).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 25m.

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Dortmund to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 514
    9:25 PM3h07
    Dortmund Hbf
    12:32 AMHamburg Hbf
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 514
    9:25 PM3h07
    Dortmund Hbf
    12:32 AMHamburg Hbf
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7061
    10:50 AM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:45 AMHamburg Airport
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 516
    7:25 PM3h07
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:32 PMHamburg Hbf
    $751One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 104
    8:25 PM3h14
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:39 PMHamburg Hbf
    $751One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 647 · 4446+metronom81906
    10:48 PM7h37
    Dortmund Hbf
    6:25 AMHamburg Hbf
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 PM4h50
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    11:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM4h55
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    3:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 AM4h40
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    6:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $781One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9036
    1:40 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $1441One-way
    0 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7067
    2:40 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    3:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $1441One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsLH5410
    1:40 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $4531One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Dortmund to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Dortmund to Hamburg, 68,57% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Dortmund to Hamburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Hamburg costing on average $54 (€44).

A bus is $241 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Hamburg costing on average $270 (€223).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 25m.

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from Dortmund to Hamburg is approximately 178 miles (287 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Hamburg is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund 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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