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Compare train and bus for Brno to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brno to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a train costs an average of $179.
Distance: 415 miles (668 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$179 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 41m Average total duration Fastest 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Brno to Hamburg:
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Hamburg costing on average $179.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
Tickets start at around $179 compared to roughly $168 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.40. The journey takes 10h 11m versus 8h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Brno to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brno to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
71227161:30 AM19h00Brno8:30 PMHamburg$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
71227161:30 AM19h00Brno8:30 PMHamburg$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC 278 · RJ 1721:46 PM8h38Brno hlavní nádraží10:24 PMHamburg Hbf$1091One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 276 · EC 458 · S5 · ICE 15003:46 PM14h19Brno hlavní nádraží6:05 AMHamburg Hbf$981One-way5 transfers
RJ 250 · ICE 273+
828562:46 PM15h19Brno hlavní nádraží6:05 AMHamburg Hbf$1211One-way2 transfers
EC 280 · RJ 1769:46 AM8h39Brno hlavní nádraží6:25 PMHamburg Hbf$1461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM11h30Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)1:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$611One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain11:30 PM14h51Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)2:21 PMHamburg Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
74830749:40 AM12h55Brno10:35 PMHamburg$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Hamburg:
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Hamburg costing on average $179.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brno and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brno hlavní nádraží and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Infobus, ArdaTur, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Hamburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Infobus, ArdaTur, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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