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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 4 buses that leave Copenhagen Airport for Hamburg Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 287 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $43 Average price | $268 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $0.86 (€0.70) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $43 (€35).
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $226 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $268 (€219).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 15m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $108 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€55). The journey takes 5h 47m versus 4h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Hbf buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 8h05 | 2:55 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 6h10 | 7:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 6h25 | 8:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 6h10 | 12:05 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 5h50 | 2:45 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Hbf run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) but you can travel from only $1 (€1) by ferry.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:55, the last at 19:25. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 3:55 AM |
Last bus 7:25 PM |
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