How to travel from Aachen to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, 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 $109.

Distance: 255 miles (411 km)

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Flight

$89

Average price

$52

Average price

Cheapest

$281

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

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5h 0m

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2h 0m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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from Aachen to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 AM8h55
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    10:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $631One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 PM12h30
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    10:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $581One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9038
    7:10 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:05 AM11h03
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    3:08 PMHamburg Hbf
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 1032
    11:38 AM5h13
    Aachen Hbf
    4:51 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26817 · ICE 612
    10:51 AM5h24
    Aachen Hbf
    4:15 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:05 AM10h50
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    2:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:35 PM10h45
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    2:20 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:50 AM12h35
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    12:25 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLH5403
    7:10 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $4641One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH79 · LH6
    6:10 AM2h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $5471One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH79 · LH10
    6:10 AM3h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $5471One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, 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 $78 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Hamburg costing on average $109 (€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 train, bus, 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta to go to Hamburg by flight.
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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