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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 prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 415 miles (668 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$91 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 25m Average total duration Fastest 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m 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 $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Hamburg costing on average $91 (€72).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Brno to Hamburg
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
rj 255 · NJ 4985:18 PM15h50Brno hlavní nádraží9:08 AMHamburg Hbf$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
rj 255 · NJ 4985:18 PM15h50Brno hlavní nádraží9:08 AMHamburg Hbf$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EC 278 · rj 1721:46 PM9h24Brno hlavní nádraží11:10 PMHamburg Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 276 · EC 458 · ICE 1500 · ICE 17063:46 PM15h25Brno hlavní nádraží7:11 AMHamburg Hbf$501One-way3 transfers
RJ 253 · ICE 20 · ICE 10803:18 PM16h18Brno hlavní nádraží7:36 AMHamburg Hbf$561One-way2 transfers
EC 278 · RJ 1721:46 PM9h25Brno hlavní nádraží11:11 PMHamburg Hbf$751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:30 PM13h04Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)12:34 PMHamburg Hbf$481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM13h30Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)3:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 AM14h30Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)10:10 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Hamburg:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Hamburg costing on average $91 (€72).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 21m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 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 ArdaTur, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Hamburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with ArdaTur, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
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