How to travel from Gothenburg to Hamburg

There are 4 options to travel between Gothenburg and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, flight, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Hamburg is a ferry with an average price of $73.

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

A ferry is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Hamburg costing on average $90.

A ferry is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Hamburg costing on average $118.

A ferry is $246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Hamburg costing on average $319.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 10m.

Bus takes on average 10h 27m.

Ferry takes on average 12h 41m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Hamburg is approximately 295 miles (475 km).

The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Hamburg is:

• Around 57 flights per day.
• Around 4 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 bus, train, 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 Stena Line to go to Hamburg by ferry.
• Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa City Airlines, Sas Airways, regional jet, Cityjet, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Oresundstag, Snälltåget to go to Hamburg by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, Vy Buss to go to Hamburg by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Gothenburg to Hamburg with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
• 0 direct trains per day with SJ.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.

Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.