How to travel from Erfurt to Hamburg

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Compare bus and train for Erfurt to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 184 miles (297 km)

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from Erfurt to Hamburg

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

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

FlixBus
03:55AM12h20
Erfurt
04:15PMHamburg
$571One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:55AM12h20
Erfurt
04:15PMHamburg
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:30AM9h10
Erfurt
12:40PMHamburg
$641One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Hamburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Hamburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Hamburg is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Erfurt to Hamburg costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 6m.

The distance from Erfurt to Hamburg is approximately 184 miles (297 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Hamburg is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Hamburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Citylines, Ilmenauer Omnibusverkehr, Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Erfurt to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Citylines.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt 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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