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Compare bus, flight, and train for Glasgow to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 589 miles (949 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$216 Average price | $153 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 3m Average total duration 29h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Hamburg:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Hamburg costing on average $216 (€173).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 33m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:15 PM32h45Glasgow6:00 AMHamburg$991One-way0 transfers
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9:15 PM32h45Glasgow6:00 AMHamburg$991One-way0 transfers
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9:15 PM32h45Glasgow6:00 AMHamburg$991One-way0 transfers
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7:15 PM33h20Glasgow4:35 AMHamburg$1311One-way0 transfers
7:25 AM34h50Glasgow6:15 PMHamburg$1761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Hamburg:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Hamburg costing on average $216 (€173).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 33m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
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