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Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
10 h 40 m
Average duration
11 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Herning to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Herning to Hamburg will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
It's difficult to get from Herning to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Herning to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $237.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $452 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Herning to Hamburg:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Herning to Hamburg costing on average $65 (€53).
A bus is $401 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Herning to Hamburg costing on average $452 (€372).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€42) compared to roughly $75 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 51m 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 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Deutsche Bahn | Departure Time 11:59AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h36 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
The table below shows live departures for Herning to Hamburg buses for today, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Herning, Godsbanevej (Jobcenter) | 10h40 | 7:25 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Herning, Godsbanevej (Jobcenter) | 11h30 | 9:55 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Herning to Hamburg run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (293 km) distance in 5h 36m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 36m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
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