How to travel from Barcelona to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $172 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $172, while a flight costs an average of $604.

Distance: 917 miles (1476 km)

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$604

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$172

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$350

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6h 29m

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4h 29m

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29h 0m

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28h 30m

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17h 58m

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4.4 - 8.8kg

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1.5 - 3.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $172 (€144).

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

A bus is $432 (€361) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Hamburg costing on average $604 (€505).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 29m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 29h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 13h 29m sooner (4h 29m by flight vs 17h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $604 (€505) compared to roughly $350 (€293) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Barcelona to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • EurowingsEW7521
    10:20 AM2h40
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    1:00 PMHamburg Airport
    $1271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • EurowingsEW7521
    10:20 AM2h40
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    1:00 PMHamburg Airport
    $1271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7521
    10:20 AM2h40
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    1:00 PMHamburg Airport
    $1271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 PM30h00
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    7:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1781One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:20 PM28h01
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    10:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:45 PM28h36
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    10:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1831One-way
    1 transfer
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7525
    7:30 PM2h40
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    $1271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1249 · AF1410
    9:15 PM13h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:30 AMHamburg Airport
    $2241One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4326 · DE4179
    8:00 AM13h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    9:25 PMHamburg Airport
    $2441One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $172 (€144).

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

A bus is $432 (€361) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Hamburg costing on average $604 (€505).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 29m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 29h 0m.

The distance from Barcelona to Hamburg is approximately 917 miles (1476 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Hamburg is:
  • Around 71 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Barcelona to Hamburg:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Vueling, GetJet Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, London, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.
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