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Compare bus and train for Greifswald to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greifswald to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$66 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Greifswald to Hamburg
How to get from Greifswald to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Greifswald to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:05 AM4h35Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz12:40 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:05 AM4h35Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz12:40 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
92002 · 63908 · 93058 · 43268:20 AM4h33Greifswald station12:53 PMHamburg Hbf$991One-way5 transfers
Other options
92004 · 63912 · 93062 · 432810:19 AM4h34Greifswald station2:53 PMHamburg Hbf$491One-way5 transfers
92004 · 63912 · 93062 · IC 226310:19 AM5h13Greifswald station3:32 PMHamburg Hbf$541One-way3 transfers
ICE 839 · ICE 6028:30 AM5h41Greifswald station2:11 PMHamburg Hbf$801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Greifswald to Hamburg:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greifswald to Hamburg costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greifswald and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Greifswald station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ODEG to go to Hamburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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