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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 an average ticket price of CHF 19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 19, while a train costs an average of CHF 33.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 19 Average price Cheapest | CHF 33 Average price | CHF 24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Flensburg to Hamburg
Compare the available ways to get from Flensburg to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Flensburg to Hamburg:
A bus is CHF 14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flensburg to Hamburg costing on average CHF 33.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around CHF 19 compared to roughly CHF 24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 5. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- FlixBus
7:05 AM 2h10 Flensburg, Bahnhof 9:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof CHF 15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:05 AM 2h10 Flensburg, Bahnhof 9:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof CHF 15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 11687
8:17 PM 1h56 Flensburg station 10:13 PM Hamburg Altona CHF 34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 11171
12:22 PM 1h59 Flensburg station 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf CHF 34 1 One-way 0 transfers - 11193 · 11293
11:20 PM 2h04 Flensburg station 1:24 AM Hamburg Hbf CHF 34 1 One-way 1 transfer - 11185
7:17 PM 2h04 Flensburg station 9:21 PM Hamburg Hbf CHF 34 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
2:00 AM 2h00 Flensburg, Bahnhof 4:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof CHF 15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:45 PM 2h30 Flensburg, Bahnhof 3:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof CHF 17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Flensburg to Hamburg:
A bus is CHF 14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flensburg to Hamburg costing on average CHF 33.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, SJ to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, SJ.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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