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Compare train, bus, 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 $17. 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 $17, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $288 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 (€42).
A bus is $257 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Hamburg costing on average $288 (€236).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Duisburg to Hamburg
How to get from Duisburg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Duisburg to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:45 PM5h55Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz9:40 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:45 PM5h55Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz9:40 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EW90306:55 AM0h55Dusseldorf Airport7:50 AMHamburg Airport$1331One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus4:51 PM6h59Duisburg Hbf11:50 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$461One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain9:41 AM3h35Duisburg Hbf1:16 PMHamburg Harburg$501One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain9:41 AM3h47Duisburg Hbf1:28 PMHamburg Hbf$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 AM5h05Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz10:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$311One-way0 transfers
EW70618:25 AM0h55Dusseldorf Airport9:20 AMHamburg Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
LH54018:25 AM0h55Dusseldorf Airport9:20 AMHamburg Airport$4411One-way0 transfers
LH54066:55 AM0h55Dusseldorf Airport7:50 AMHamburg Airport$4411One-way0 transfers
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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 (€42).
A bus is $257 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Hamburg costing on average $288 (€236).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 13 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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