How to travel from Bologna to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €112 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €112, while a flight costs an average of €396.

Distance: 630 miles (1014 km)

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€163

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€396

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€112

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€118

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13h 44m

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13h 14m

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20h 56m

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3.0 - 6.1kg

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Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Hamburg

Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €112.

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

A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Hamburg costing on average €163.

A bus is €284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Hamburg costing on average €396.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 24m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 44m.

Bus takes on average 20h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bologna and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 42m sooner (13h 14m by train vs 13h 56m by car). Tickets start at around €163 compared to roughly €118 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Bologna to Hamburg

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 AM22h05
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €1271One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 AM22h05
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €1271One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiOS514+Austrian AirlinesOS253
    10:45 AM3h25
    Bologna Airport
    2:10 PMHamburg Airport
    €5531One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:40 PM22h41
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    12:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    €1331One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:30 PM22h51
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    10:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    €1351One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 AM25h50
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2454+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2928+Lot Polish AirlinesLO320 · LO393
    5:28 AM37h27
    Bologna Centrale
    6:55 PMHamburg Airport
    €2371One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17414 · Regionale TTPER 2472+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2958+GetJet AirlinesEW7825
    12:50 PM9h10
    Bologna Centrale
    10:00 PMHamburg Airport
    €2441One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2470+GetJet AirlinesEW7825+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2954
    11:50 AM10h10
    Bologna Centrale
    10:00 PMHamburg Airport
    €2441One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna 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 Bologna to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €112.

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

A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Hamburg costing on average €163.

A bus is €284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Hamburg costing on average €396.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 24m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 44m.

Bus takes on average 20h 56m.

The distance from Bologna to Hamburg is approximately 630 miles (1014 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Hamburg is:
  • Around 57 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna 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 Bologna to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Sas Airways, Luxair, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Amelia, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna 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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