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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$104 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg 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 Erlangen to Hamburg:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Hamburg costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $153 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Hamburg costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Hamburg
How to get from Erlangen to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:45 PM7h55Erlangen, Busbahnhof7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:45 PM7h55Erlangen, Busbahnhof7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH20807:45 AM1h15Munich Airport9:00 AMHamburg Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 6028:19 AM5h16Erlangen station1:35 PMHamburg Hbf$1661One-way0 transfers
- 4944 · ICE 8028:57 AM5h24Erlangen station2:21 PMHamburg Hbf$1821One-way1 transfer
- 4946 · ICE 80010:57 AM5h24Erlangen station4:21 PMHamburg Hbf$1821One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM11h00Erlangen, Busbahnhof1:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM12h20Erlangen, Busbahnhof8:40 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$871One-way1 transfer
- LH20506:45 AM1h15Munich Airport8:00 AMHamburg Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
EW71759:00 PM1h20Munich Airport10:20 PMHamburg Airport$2971One-way0 transfers- EW71734:00 PM1h20Munich Airport5:20 PMHamburg Airport$3351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Hamburg:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Hamburg costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $153 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Hamburg costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
- 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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