How to travel from Aachen to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aachen to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen 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 0m. 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 $108.

Distance: 255 miles (411 km)

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Bus
Flight

$88

Average price

$51

Average price

Cheapest

$278

Average price

5h 29m

Average total duration

4h 59m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 17m

Average total duration

6h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 0m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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BlaBlaCar

Most popular bus company

Eurowings

Most popular airline

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from Aachen to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche Bahn26805 · ICE 618
04:51AM5h24
Aachen Hbf
10:15AMHamburg Hbf
$681One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45PM10h55
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
06:40AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$471One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW7067
09:20PM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
10:20PMHamburg Airport
$1771One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 208
03:35AM5h40
Aachen Hbf
09:15AMHamburg Hbf
$681One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26855 · IC 2310
06:27AM5h08
Aachen Hbf
11:35AMHamburg Harburg
$921One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26807 · ICE 206
05:51AM5h24
Aachen Hbf
11:15AMHamburg Hbf
$921One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:05AM8h50
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
12:55PMHamburg Harburg
$621One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:35PM10h45
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
02:20AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$931One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7061
09:25AM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
10:25AMHamburg Airport
$2071One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9032
04:50PM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
05:50PMHamburg Airport
$2511One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings LH5401
09:25AM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
10:25AMHamburg Airport
$4721One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen 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 Aachen to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Hamburg costing on average $34 (€27).

A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Hamburg costing on average $108 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 36m.

Bus takes on average 8h 50m.

The distance from Aachen to Hamburg is approximately 255 miles (411 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Hamburg is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Avion Express Malta to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aachen to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen 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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