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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dortmund to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Hamburg.
There are 2 travel options from Dortmund to Hamburg: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $16 (€14).
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Hamburg:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Hamburg from Dortmund is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 49 min.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Getting to Hamburg by bus takes 4 h 45 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 177 miles (286 km) between Dortmund and Hamburg.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Hamburg is:
- 8 buses per day.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Dortmund and Hamburg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Hamburg:
- Buses most often depart from Dortmund at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Hamburg at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Hamburg:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Hamburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Dortmund to Hamburg tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Hamburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Dortmund to Hamburg tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 6 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn with 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Hamburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Dortmund and Hamburg.
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