How to travel from Halmstad to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Halmstad to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halmstad to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a train costs an average of $91.

Distance: 241 miles (389 km)

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$91

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$60

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$73

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9h 41m

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12h 15m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Halmstad to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $60 (€48).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Halmstad to Hamburg costing on average $73 (€59).

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halmstad to Hamburg costing on average $91 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Halmstad to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 8h 23m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 41m.

Ferry takes on average 12h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Halmstad and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Halmstad to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Halmstad to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    4:00 PM8h45
    Malmö Port
    12:45 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    4:00 PM8h45
    Malmö Port
    12:45 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SJX2 485+Deutsche BahnR 1075 · ECE 397
    11:38 AM7h23
    Halmstad Centralstation
    7:01 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 1071 · ECE 397
    11:14 AM7h47
    Halmstad Centralstation
    7:01 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnR 1055 · IC 50145 · IC 5761 · 11179
    9:14 AM9h08
    Halmstad Centralstation
    6:22 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1151One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnR 1071 · IC 50153 · IC 5763 · 11183
    11:14 AM9h08
    Halmstad Centralstation
    8:22 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1151One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 AM8h50
    Halmstad, Resecentrum
    12:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:45 PM12h15
    Halmstad, Resecentrum
    6:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    10:00 AM9h15
    Malmö Port
    7:15 PMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    10:00 PM9h00
    Malmö Port
    7:00 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stena LineStena Line
    5:45 PM15h30
    Gothenburg (Emigrantvagen)
    9:15 AMPort of Kiel (Schwedenkai)
    $2281One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Halmstad 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 Halmstad to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Halmstad and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Halmstad to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $60 (€48).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Halmstad to Hamburg costing on average $73 (€59).

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halmstad to Hamburg costing on average $91 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Halmstad to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 8h 23m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 41m.

Ferry takes on average 12h 15m.

The distance from Halmstad to Hamburg is approximately 241 miles (389 km).
The average frequency per day from Halmstad to Hamburg is:
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Halmstad to Hamburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Halmstad Centralstation and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Halmstad, Resecentrum and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Malmö Port and arrive in Travemünde (Skandinavienkai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Halmstad to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Oresundstag, Snälltåget to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FINNLINES, Stena Line to go to Hamburg by ferry.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Halmstad to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, Stena Line.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Halmstad 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.

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