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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aarhus to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aarhus to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $755.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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$68 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $755 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Aarhus to Hamburg
Compare the available ways to get from Aarhus to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Hamburg:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Hamburg costing on average $68 (€57).
A bus is $711 (€596) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Hamburg costing on average $755 (€634).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $77 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€8). The journey takes 4h 25m versus 3h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Aarhus to Hamburg
How to get from Aarhus to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aarhus to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:05 PM 4h55 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen 4:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:05 PM 4h55 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen 4:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IC 416 · RJ 3836:50 AM 3h58 Aarhus Hovedbanegård 10:48 AM Hamburg Altona $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICL 10 · IC 5753 · 111635:20 AM 5h01 Aarhus Hovedbanegård 10:21 AM Hamburg Hbf $41 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICL 18 · IC 5755 · 111677:20 AM 5h02 Aarhus Hovedbanegård 12:22 PM Hamburg Hbf $41 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICL 42 · IC 5761 · 111791:20 PM 5h02 Aarhus Hovedbanegård 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf $41 1 One-way 2 transfers
SK1260 · SK1428 · SK26456:45 PM 21h55 Aarhus Airport 4:40 PM Hamburg Airport $648 1 One-way 2 transfers
SK1260 · SK1410 · SK26456:45 PM 21h55 Aarhus Airport 4:40 PM Hamburg Airport $710 1 One-way 2 transfers
SK1246 · SK1430 · SK26454:50 PM 23h50 Aarhus Airport 4:40 PM Hamburg Airport $710 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Hamburg:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Hamburg costing on average $68 (€57).
A bus is $711 (€596) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Hamburg costing on average $755 (€634).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aarhus and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aarhus Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aarhus Hovedbanegård and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aarhus, Rutebilstationen and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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