How to travel from Edinburgh to Hamburg

There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €129.

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

A bus is €39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Hamburg costing on average €169.

A bus is €365 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Hamburg costing on average €495.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 18h 18m.

Bus takes on average 27h 57m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Hamburg is approximately 550 miles (886 km).

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Hamburg is:

• Around 47 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Hamburg:

• Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Hamburg by train.
• Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Ryanair, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Air Baltic, Cityjet, KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air, easyJet to go to Hamburg by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Hamburg:

• 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh 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.