How to travel from Gothenburg to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Gothenburg to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €44, and a flight costs an average of €137.

Distance: 295 miles (475 km)

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Ferry

€95

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€83

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€234

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€72

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9h 52m

Average total duration

9h 22m

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30m

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11h 32m

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11h 2m

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5h 25m

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2h 25m

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15h 49m

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14h 49m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.4 - 2.9kg

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

Most popular airline

Stena Line

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from Gothenburg to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
01:30AM10h35
Göteborg, Åkareplatsen
12:05PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$1071One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:30AM10h35
Göteborg, Åkareplatsen
12:05PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$1071One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SASSK1439 · SK1641
06:15AM2h55
Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
09:10AMHamburg Airport
$6501One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Oresundstag1079 Öresundstågen+Deutsche BahnIC 161 · IC 5765 · 11187
10:55AM11h27
Gothenburg Centralstation
10:22PMHamburg Hbf
$1631One-way
3 transfers
Oresundstag1087 Öresundstågen+Deutsche BahnIC 161 · IC 5765 · 11187
11:55AM10h27
Gothenburg Centralstation
10:22PMHamburg Hbf
$1631One-way
3 transfers
Oresundstag1071 Öresundstågen+Deutsche BahnIC 161 · IC 5765 · 11187
09:55AM12h27
Gothenburg Centralstation
10:22PMHamburg Hbf
$1631One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:10AM11h50
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
10:00PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$1341One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:05PM14h10
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
06:15AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$1561One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesSN2318 · SN2629
06:30PM3h45
Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
10:15PMHamburg Airport
$3321One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1228+KLM CityhopperKL1753
06:00AM4h40
Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
10:40AMHamburg Airport
$3891One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1228+German AirwaysKL1755
06:00AM8h10
Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
02:10PMHamburg Airport
$3891One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 4 options to travel between Gothenburg and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Hamburg is a ferry with an average price of $56 (€44).

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

A ferry is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Hamburg costing on average $64 (€51).

A ferry is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Hamburg costing on average $85 (€68).

A ferry is $117 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Hamburg costing on average $172 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 6m.

Bus takes on average 10h 25m.

Ferry takes on average 14h 30m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Hamburg is approximately 295 miles (475 km).
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Hamburg is:
  • Around 60 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gothenburg to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Gothenburg (Elof Lindälvs Gata) and arrive in Port of Kiel (Schwedenkai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta, Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, SAS, regional jet, CityJet, Tasman Australia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Oresundstag, Snälltåget to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Stena Line to go to Hamburg by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gothenburg to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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