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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geilenkirchen to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geilenkirchen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $115 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $115, while a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$115 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geilenkirchen to Hamburg:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geilenkirchen to Hamburg costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $142 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geilenkirchen to Hamburg costing on average $175 (€142).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
You'll arrive about 59m sooner (4h 36m by train vs 5h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $115 (€93) compared to roughly $85 (€68) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Geilenkirchen to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geilenkirchen to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:10 AM10h58Geilenkirchen7:08 PMHamburg$351One-way0 transfers
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- 8:10 AM10h58Geilenkirchen7:08 PMHamburg$351One-way0 transfers
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- 8:10 AM10h58Geilenkirchen7:08 PMHamburg$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geilenkirchen to Hamburg:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geilenkirchen to Hamburg costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $142 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geilenkirchen to Hamburg costing on average $175 (€142).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geilenkirchen and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geilenkirchen station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
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