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Compare train, bus, and flight for Halle to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halle to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Halle to Hamburg:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halle to Hamburg costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $431 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Halle to Hamburg costing on average $464 (€376).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Halle to Hamburg
How to get from Halle to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Halle to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:05 AM6h10Halle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)12:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:05 AM6h10Halle, Riebeckplatz (Maritim Hotel)12:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 1102 · ICE 60210:15 AM3h09Halle(Saale) Hbf1:24 PMHamburg Hbf$671One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixTrain4:46 PM3h35Halle(Saale) Hbf8:21 PMHamburg Hbf$261One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain4:53 PM3h28Halle(Saale) Hbf8:21 PMHamburg Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain2:46 PM3h37Halle(Saale) Hbf6:23 PMHamburg Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
LH157 · LH346:40 PM3h40Leipzig/Halle Airport10:20 PMHamburg Airport$4191One-way1 transfer
LH159 · LH106:20 AM3h45Leipzig/Halle Airport10:05 AMHamburg Airport$4191One-way1 transfer
LH159 · LH126:20 AM4h45Leipzig/Halle Airport11:05 AMHamburg Airport$4191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Halle to Hamburg:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halle to Hamburg costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $431 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Halle to Hamburg costing on average $464 (€376).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Halle and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Halle(Saale) Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Halle, ZOB and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hamburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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