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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$83 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg 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 Hamburg to Aachen:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Aachen costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $185 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Aachen costing on average $233 (€193).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Aachen
How to get from Hamburg to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM11h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof5:35 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM11h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof5:35 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW90373:15 PM0h55Hamburg Airport4:10 PMDusseldorf Airport$1441One-way0 transfers
Other options
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FlixBus4:42 PM8h13Hamburg Harburg12:55 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$451One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus4:30 PM8h25Hamburg Hbf12:55 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$461One-way1 transfer
ICE 515 · 268105:23 AM5h44Hamburg Hbf11:07 AMAachen Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM9h30Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof4:15 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 AM10h20Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof10:30 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$901One-way1 transfer
EW70661:05 PM0h55Hamburg Airport2:00 PMDusseldorf Airport$1441One-way0 transfers
EW70609:05 AM0h55Hamburg Airport10:00 AMDusseldorf Airport$1691One-way0 transfers
LH54009:05 AM0h55Hamburg Airport10:00 AMDusseldorf Airport$4541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Aachen:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Aachen costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $185 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Aachen costing on average $233 (€193).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Aachen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Aachen by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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