How to travel from Donauwörth to Hamburg

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Compare train and flight for Donauwörth to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donauwörth to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €114 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €114, while a train costs an average of €114.

Distance: 338 miles (545 km)

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€114

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Cheapest

€25

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6h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 13m

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7h 28m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Donauwörth to Hamburg is a train with an average price of €68.

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

A train is €344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donauwörth to Hamburg costing on average €412.

The fastest way to travel from Donauwörth to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Donauwörth and Hamburg including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Donauwörth 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 1h 4m sooner (6h 24m by train vs 7h 28m by car). Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €25 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 Donauwörth to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche Bahn59110 · ICE 686
    3:50 AM7h07
    Donauwörth station
    10:57 AMHamburg Hbf
    931One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn59110 · ICE 686
    3:50 AM7h07
    Donauwörth station
    10:57 AMHamburg Hbf
    931One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW2042
    11:55 AM1h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    1:05 PMHamburg Airport
    2591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1206 · ICE 680
    11:34 AM5h23
    Donauwörth station
    4:57 PMHamburg Hbf
    1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1622 · ICE 882
    8:08 AM5h49
    Donauwörth station
    1:57 PMHamburg Hbf
    1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn59114 · ICE 886
    5:59 AM5h58
    Donauwörth station
    11:57 AMHamburg Hbf
    1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2050
    6:45 AM1h15
    Munich Airport
    8:00 AMHamburg Airport
    1521One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2054
    8:45 AM1h15
    Munich Airport
    10:00 AMHamburg Airport
    1971One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2080
    7:45 AM1h15
    Munich Airport
    9:00 AMHamburg Airport
    1971One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Donauwörth 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 Donauwörth to Hamburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Donauwörth and Hamburg including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Donauwörth to Hamburg is a train with an average price of €68.

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

A train is €62 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donauwörth to Hamburg costing on average €130.

The fastest way to travel from Donauwörth to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 17m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 54m.

The distance from Donauwörth to Hamburg is approximately 338 miles (545 km).
The average frequency per day from Donauwörth to Hamburg is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donauwörth and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Donauwörth to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Donauwörth station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Donauwörth to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, GetJet Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Luxair to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Donauwörth to Hamburg:
  • 16 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Donauwörth 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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