How to travel from Chemnitz to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chemnitz to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a train costs an average of €54.

Distance: 225 miles (363 km)

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€54

Average price

€31

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Cheapest

€66

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5h 9m

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Fastest

4h 39m

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30m

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7h 7m

Average total duration

6h 37m

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5h 19m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Chemnitz to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €47.

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

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Hamburg costing on average €54.

A bus is €118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Hamburg costing on average €165.

The fastest way to travel from Chemnitz to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 1m.

Flight takes on average 15h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Chemnitz and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chemnitz to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 40m faster (4h 39m by train vs 5h 19m by car) and roughly €12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€54 vs €66). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Chemnitz to Hamburg

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:55 PM8h55
    Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal
    11:50 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    361One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:55 PM8h55
    Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal
    11:50 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS646 · OS257
    4:50 PM2h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    7:40 PMHamburg Airport
    5751One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn74169 · ICE 602
    8:31 AM4h53
    Chemnitz Hbf
    1:24 PMHamburg Hbf
    1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn74173 · ICE 600
    10:31 AM4h53
    Chemnitz Hbf
    3:24 PMHamburg Hbf
    1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn74009 · RJ 178
    9:04 AM5h21
    Chemnitz Hbf
    2:25 PMHamburg Hbf
    1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:55 PM7h15
    Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal
    10:10 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:45 AM6h36
    Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal
    4:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 PM9h05
    Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal
    4:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO522 · LO397
    6:05 PM4h05
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    2121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO528 · LO397
    12:45 PM9h25
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    2121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO524 · LO397
    9:55 AM12h15
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    2121One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Chemnitz and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chemnitz to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €47.

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

A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Hamburg costing on average €98.

A bus is €445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Hamburg costing on average €493.

The fastest way to travel from Chemnitz to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 25m.

Bus takes on average 8h 1m.

The distance from Chemnitz to Hamburg is approximately 225 miles (363 km).
The average frequency per day from Chemnitz to Hamburg is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chemnitz to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Chemnitz to Hamburg:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Chemnitz 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.

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