How to travel from Hamburg to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. 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 bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a train costs an average of $142.

Distance: 449 miles (723 km)

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$152

Average price

$124

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$349

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5h 25m

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2h 25m

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19h 7m

Average total duration

18h 37m

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30m

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8h 50m

Average total duration

8h 20m

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30m

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2.2 - 4.3kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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

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from Hamburg to London

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • easyJetU28636
    1:05 PM1h50
    Hamburg Airport
    1:55 PMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU28636
    1:05 PM1h50
    Hamburg Airport
    1:55 PMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 1517
    9:45 PM1h35
    Hamburg Airport
    10:20 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    $1841One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM20h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $2211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM20h45
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $2201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM22h45
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $2141One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW7462
    1:30 PM1h40
    Hamburg Airport
    2:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2081One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7460
    7:25 AM1h40
    Hamburg Airport
    8:05 AMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2661One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA967
    4:45 PM1h40
    Hamburg Airport
    5:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2891One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to London

Travel to London 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 Hamburg to London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to London is a flight with an average price of $29 (€23).

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

A flight is $50 (€41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to London costing on average $79 (€64).

A flight is $113 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to London costing on average $142 (€115).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 34m.

Bus takes on average 19h 15m.

The distance from Hamburg to London is approximately 449 miles (723 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to London is:
  • Around 94 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity, FlixTrain to go to London by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Eurowings, British Airways, easyJet, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Swiss, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Tuifly to go to London by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to London:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, Malta Air, Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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