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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam 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 train which can get you there in 6h 23m. 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 train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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$91 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest |
6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:20 AM7h35Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)12:55 PMHamburg Harburg$791One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
51095 · 5111110:45 AM11h20Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN26239:35 AM1h15Brussels Airport10:50 AMHamburg Airport$5601One-way0 transfers
Other options
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FlixTrain5:20 AM7h47Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)1:07 PMHamburg Hbf$801One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain9:35 AM9h20Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:55 PMHamburg Harburg$1001One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain9:35 AM9h32Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:07 PMHamburg Hbf$1001One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:20 AM8h05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)8:25 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM8h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM7h20Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)2:20 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$981One-way0 transfers
KL1706 · KL17593:10 PM6h45Brussels Airport9:55 PMHamburg Airport$4391One-way1 transfer
KL1700 · KL17536:20 AM4h50Brussels Airport11:10 AMHamburg Airport$5301One-way1 transfer
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AF1641 · AF16109:26 AM12h44Rotterdam Centraal10:10 PMHamburg Airport$5771One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Hamburg:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Hamburg costing on average $35 (€29).
A bus is $114 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Hamburg costing on average $145 (€118).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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