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Compare bus and train 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 $11. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
FlixBus8:25 AM3h05Flensburg, Bahnhof11:30 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:05 AM2h10Flensburg, Bahnhof9:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:45 PM1h55Flensburg, Bahnhof2:40 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$261One-way0 transfers
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ICE 118712:16 PM1h57Flensburg station2:13 PMHamburg Hbf$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 PM2h30Flensburg, Bahnhof3:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM2h55Flensburg, Bahnhof11:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:20 AM2h25Flensburg, Bahnhof3:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Flensburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flensburg to Hamburg costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- 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 bus and train 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 to go to Hamburg by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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