4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of CHF 25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 25, while a train costs an average of CHF 60.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 60 Average price | CHF 25 Average price Cheapest | CHF 40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Greifswald to Hamburg
Compare the available ways to get from Greifswald to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Greifswald to Hamburg:
A bus is CHF 36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greifswald to Hamburg costing on average CHF 60.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Tickets start at around CHF 60 compared to roughly CHF 40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 20. The journey takes 4h 0m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
7:05 AM 4h35 Greifswald 11:40 AM Hamburg CHF 17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:05 AM 4h35 Greifswald 11:40 AM Hamburg CHF 17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:05 AM 4h35 Greifswald 11:40 AM Hamburg CHF 17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:05 AM 4h35 Greifswald 10:40 AM Hamburg CHF 19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Greifswald 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 Greifswald to Hamburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Greifswald to Hamburg:
A bus is CHF 36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greifswald to Hamburg costing on average CHF 60.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greifswald and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Rødby and arrive in Puttgarden.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Greifswald to Hamburg: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
