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How to travel from Flensburg to Hamburg

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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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 86 miles (140 km)

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€16

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€21

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2h 57m

Average total duration

2h 27m

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2h 33m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Flensburg to Hamburg

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:25AM3h05
Flensburg, Bahnhof
11:30AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:05AM2h10
Flensburg, Bahnhof
09:15AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1187
12:16PM1h57
Flensburg station
02:13PMHamburg Hbf
$431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
11:20AM3h30
Flensburg, Bahnhof
02:50PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:20AM2h25
Flensburg, Bahnhof
03:45AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Flensburg 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 Flensburg to Hamburg.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Flensburg to Hamburg: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Flensburg and Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Flensburg to Hamburg costing on average $14 (€13).

The quickest way to travel to Hamburg from Flensburg is by train, which takes on average 1 h 49 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Hamburg by bus takes 2 h 10 min on average.

The Flensburg to Hamburg distance is around 86 miles (139 km).

The average frequency per day from Flensburg to Hamburg is:

  • 9 buses a day.
  • Around 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Flensburg to Hamburg:

  • Buses most often depart from Flensburg at Flensburg, Bahnhof and arrive in Hamburg at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Flensburg station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Flensburg to Hamburg:

  • You can take a bus from Flensburg to Hamburg with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€10) with FlixBus from Flensburg to Hamburg.
  • You can travel from Flensburg to Hamburg by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€13) with Deutsche Bahn from Flensburg to Hamburg.

Yes, there are direct routes from Flensburg to Hamburg with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 9 direct buses a day to Hamburg with FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services to Hamburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Your trip from Flensburg to Hamburg doesn't have to end in Hamburg. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm. If you’d like to add Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm to your Flensburg to Hamburg tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Hamburg today!

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