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How to travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 €11, and a flight costs an average of €253.

Distance: 228 miles (368 km)

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Flight

€74

Average price

€39

Average price

Cheapest

€446

Average price

6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 2m

Average total duration

6h 32m

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30m

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4h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 53m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Eurowings

Most popular airline

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from Amsterdam to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM6h50
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
04:55PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$521One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:45PM7h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
12:15AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$441One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1751
06:55AM1h00
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
07:55AMHamburg Airport
$7361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICD 1839 · IC 1739 · 20371 · ICE 1032
11:16AM5h35
Amsterdam Zuid
04:51PMHamburg Hbf
$1091One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 637 · IC 1739 · 20371 · ICE 1032
11:00AM5h51
Amsterdam Centraal
04:51PMHamburg Hbf
$1091One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICD 1835 · IC 1735 · 20369 · ICE 612
10:16AM5h59
Amsterdam Zuid
04:15PMHamburg Hbf
$1221One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM6h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
07:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:00PM7h15
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
07:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM7h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:00PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$481One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF1651 · AF1610
03:50PM6h30
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:20PMHamburg Airport
$3341One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1841 · AF1610
04:40PM5h40
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:20PMHamburg Airport
$4301One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1741 · AF1610
02:55PM7h25
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:20PMHamburg Airport
$4301One-way
1 transfer

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Travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg: Journey Details

Flying is the quickest method of traveling between Amsterdam and Hamburg, while taking the train or bus have similar travel times of approximately 5.5 hours.

Return trips from Hamburg to Amsterdam are also available.

How to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg, 80,37% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $15 (€11).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Hamburg costing on average $24 (€19).

A bus is $307 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Hamburg costing on average $322 (€253).

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

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 9m.

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Hamburg is approximately 228 miles (368 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Hamburg is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Metronom to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Pascan Aviation, Air France, Austrian Airlines, airmax to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Stockholm, Munich. 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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