How to travel from Bielefeld to Hamburg

There are 3 options to travel between Bielefeld and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €20.

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

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Hamburg costing on average €51.

A bus is €339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Hamburg costing on average €359.

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

Flight takes on average 4h 23m.

The distance from Bielefeld to Hamburg is approximately 123 miles (198 km).

The average frequency per day from Bielefeld to Hamburg is:

• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 5 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld to Hamburg:

• Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bielefeld to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn to go to Hamburg by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Bielefeld to Hamburg:

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Bielefeld 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.

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.