How to travel from Prague to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $97.

Distance: 305 miles (492 km)

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Flight

$86

Average price

$47

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Cheapest

$226

Average price

8h 25m

Average total duration

7h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 26m

Average total duration

9h 56m

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5h 30m

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2h 30m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

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Lufthansa

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from Prague to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Union Ivkoni
    6:00 AM11h45
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    5:45 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Union Ivkoni
    6:00 AM11h45
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    5:45 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS646 · OS257
    4:50 PM2h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    7:40 PMHamburg Airport
    $7381One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • České dráhyrj 174 · ICE 2524
    2:41 PM7h32
    Prague-Holešovice
    10:13 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 178 · ICE 2530
    8:31 AM7h40
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    4:11 PMHamburg Hbf
    $2191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 382 · ICE 2528
    10:31 AM7h40
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    6:11 PMHamburg Hbf
    $2351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 AM10h30
    Prague, Central Train Station
    12:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $781One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 AM10h15
    Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)
    10:10 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 AM10h15
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    4:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK768 · SK649
    10:20 AM4h30
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    2:50 PMHamburg Airport
    $3911One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO530 · LO395
    7:10 AM3h30
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:40 AMHamburg Airport
    $4241One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1360+KLMKL1753
    8:20 PM14h55
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    11:15 AMHamburg Airport
    $3861One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Prague to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Prague to Hamburg, 80,45% 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 Prague 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 Prague 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 Prague to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Hamburg is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Hamburg costing on average $31 (€25).

A train is $74 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Hamburg costing on average $97 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 40m.

Bus takes on average 9h 4m.

The distance from Prague to Hamburg is approximately 305 miles (492 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Hamburg is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague 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 Prague to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Citylines, Racic Eurobus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lot Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Cityjet, Smartwings to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Citylines, Racic Eurobus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
Omio customers who travel from Prague 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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