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Compare train and bus for Flensburg to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Flensburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Flensburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flensburg to Hamburg costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Flensburg to Hamburg
How to get from Flensburg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Flensburg to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:05 AM2h10Flensburg, Bahnhof9:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:05 AM2h10Flensburg, Bahnhof9:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:45 PM1h55Flensburg, Bahnhof2:40 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
345 SJ3:33 AM2h20Padborg Station5:53 AMHamburg Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
11157 · ICE 5075:17 AM2h00Flensburg station7:17 AMHamburg Altona$251One-way1 transfer
307 Snälltåget7:50 PM2h07Padborg Station9:57 PMHamburg Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM2h55Flensburg, Bahnhof11:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:25 AM3h05Flensburg, Bahnhof1:30 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:20 AM2h25Flensburg, Bahnhof3:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Flensburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flensburg to Hamburg costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Flensburg and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Flensburg station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Flensburg, Bahnhof and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hamburg by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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