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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 381 miles (614 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$67 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Hamburg
How to get from Munich to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:35 AM11h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:35 AM11h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH205610:15 AM1h15Munich Airport11:30 AMHamburg Airport$4891One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 68011:12 AM5h45Munich Hbf4:57 PMHamburg Hbf$2411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain1:50 AM14h44Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:34 PMHamburg Hbf$1761One-way1 transfer - ICE 6829:12 AM5h45Munich Hbf2:57 PMHamburg Hbf$3121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 AM11h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 PM11h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM12h45München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz1:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1451One-way1 transfer
EW71734:30 PM1h20Munich Airport5:50 PMHamburg Airport$2911One-way0 transfers- EW71758:45 PM1h20Munich Airport10:05 PMHamburg Airport$2911One-way0 transfers
EW71718:25 AM1h20Munich Airport9:45 AMHamburg Airport$3381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Hamburg:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Hamburg costing on average $39 (€32).
A train is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Hamburg costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, metronom, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Snälltåget to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Snälltåget.
- 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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