How to travel from Duisburg to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Duisburg to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg 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 flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 flight costs an average of $82.

Distance: 201 miles (324 km)

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Driving

$51

Average price

$31

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Cheapest

$278

Average price

$71

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 1m

Average total duration

3h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 29m

Average total duration

4h 59m

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30m

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5h 30m

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Fastest

2h 30m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 1.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Hamburg costing on average $51 (€41).

A bus is $246 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Hamburg costing on average $278 (€221).

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 31m.

Bus takes on average 4h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Duisburg and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Duisburg to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Duisburg to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:41 AM3h35
    Duisburg Hbf
    1:16 PMHamburg Harburg
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 PM5h55
    Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    9:40 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9036
    1:40 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $1571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:41 AM3h47
    Duisburg Hbf
    1:28 PMHamburg Hbf
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:51 AM6h44
    Duisburg Hbf
    3:35 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    3:41 PM3h35
    Duisburg Hbf
    7:16 PMHamburg Harburg
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:40 AM5h05
    Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    10:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7061
    10:50 AM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:45 AMHamburg Airport
    $1721One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7067
    3:20 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:15 PMHamburg Airport
    $2321One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsLH5401
    10:50 AM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:45 AMHamburg Airport
    $4921One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Duisburg and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Hamburg costing on average $51 (€41).

A bus is $246 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Hamburg costing on average $278 (€221).

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 31m.

Bus takes on average 4h 59m.

The distance from Duisburg to Hamburg is approximately 201 miles (324 km).
The average frequency per day from Duisburg to Hamburg is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Duisburg to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Duisburg to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Duisburg to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Duisburg 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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