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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.
Flights from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Hamburg depart on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $160 (€131) but you can travel from only $51 (€42) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 22:30. The fastest flight covers the 339 miles (546 km) distance in 1h 10m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 339 miles (546 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $160 (€131) |
Flights per day 28 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $160.
Distance: 339 miles (546 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$196 Average price | $102 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 7m Average total duration 11h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Hamburg:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Hamburg costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $130 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Hamburg costing on average $196 (€160).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 11h 37m.
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Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service; round up taxis and leave small change in cafés.
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