How to travel from Nuremberg to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $27, and a flight costs an average of $462.

Distance: 288 miles (465 km)

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Flight

$124

Average price

$51

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Cheapest

$529

Average price

6h 48m

Average total duration

6h 18m

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30m

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8h 26m

Average total duration

7h 56m

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4h 30m

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1h 30m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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from Nuremberg to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:05 PM9h50
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    11:55 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    $661One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:05 PM9h50
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    11:55 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    $661One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH147 · LH32
    6:30 PM2h50
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:20 PMHamburg Airport
    $5281One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2:25 AM10h09
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    12:34 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 684
    8:31 AM4h26
    Nuremberg Hbf
    12:57 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 886
    7:32 AM4h25
    Nuremberg Hbf
    11:57 AMHamburg Hbf
    $1861One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:10 PM8h30
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:05 PM9h10
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    11:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM9h00
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    8:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1041One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH143+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4224
    11:30 AM4h35
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    4:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $5281One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH149 · LH6
    6:10 AM2h55
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $5281One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH149 · LH12
    6:10 AM4h55
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    11:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $5281One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nuremberg and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Hamburg is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A train is $1 (€0.99) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nuremberg to Hamburg costing on average $27 (€22).

A train is $436 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Hamburg costing on average $462 (€376).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 21m.

Bus takes on average 8h 20m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Hamburg is approximately 288 miles (465 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Hamburg is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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