How to travel from Düsseldorf to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $114.

Distance: 212 miles (342 km)

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Flight

$63

Average price

$36

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$306

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4h 14m

Average total duration

3h 44m

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30m

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5h 49m

Average total duration

5h 19m

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30m

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4h 42m

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1h 42m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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from Düsseldorf to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
11:05AM7h10
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
06:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:05AM7h10
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
06:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW7061
08:00AM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
09:00AMHamburg Airport
$2321One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:27AM3h28
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:55PMHamburg Harburg
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:27AM3h40
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:07PMHamburg Hbf
$631One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2310
08:09AM3h37
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:46AMHamburg Hbf
$901One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:35AM6h05
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
06:40AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$491One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9036
03:00PM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
04:00PMHamburg Airport
$2321One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9032
04:30PM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
05:30PMHamburg Airport
$3311One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings LH5401
08:00AM1h00
Dusseldorf Airport
09:00AMHamburg Airport
$5321One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Düsseldorf to Hamburg, 81,58% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Düsseldorf to Hamburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $95 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Hamburg costing on average $114 (€91).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 19m.

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is approximately 212 miles (342 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings , TUIfly, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta.
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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.
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