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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bayreuth to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 55m. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 259 miles (417 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$109 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Hamburg:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Hamburg costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $398 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bayreuth to Hamburg costing on average $454 (€372).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
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How to get from Bayreuth to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bayreuth to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:35 AM8h40Bayreuth11:15 AMHamburg$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:35 AM8h40Bayreuth11:15 AMHamburg$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:15 AM7h45Bayreuth7:00 PMHamburg$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:45 AM8h15Bayreuth7:00 PMHamburg$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Hamburg:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Hamburg costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $398 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bayreuth to Hamburg costing on average $454 (€372).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayreuth and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bayreuth, Hbf and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Bayreuth Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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