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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $116. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $116, and a train costs an average of $623.
Distance: 1111 miles (1789 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$266 Average price | $205 Average price Cheapest | $629 Average price | $425 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 16m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 1m Average total duration 30h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.4 - 10.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Hamburg:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Hamburg costing on average $266 (€220).
A bus is $424 (€351) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Hamburg costing on average $629 (€521).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
Train takes on average 30h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Hamburg
How to get from Madrid to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Hamburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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VY18226:09 AM14h51Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:00 PMHamburg Airport$1601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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VY18226:09 AM14h51Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:00 PMHamburg Airport$1601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB7777:50 PM2h55Madrid Barajas Airport10:45 PMHamburg Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM33h50Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$2571One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM34h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$2571One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM34h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$2741One-way2 transfers
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VY18228:22 AM12h38Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:00 PMHamburg Airport$1721One-way1 transfer
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EW75256:09 AM15h31Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:40 PMHamburg Airport$1731One-way1 transfer
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VY18227:22 AM13h38Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:00 PMHamburg Airport$1731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Hamburg:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Hamburg costing on average $266 (€220).
A bus is $424 (€351) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Hamburg costing on average $629 (€521).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
Train takes on average 30h 31m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, KLM, Air France, GetJet Airlines, Air Europa, Lot Polish Airlines, Airhub Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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