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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Aalborg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Aalborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, while a flight costs an average of €239.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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€59 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €239 Average price | €85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg 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 Aalborg:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Aalborg costing on average €59.
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Aalborg costing on average €239.
Other travel options to Aalborg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Tickets start at around €59 compared to roughly €85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €26. The journey takes 5h 47m versus 5h 2m 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 Hamburg to Aalborg
How to get from Hamburg to Aalborg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Aalborg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 275:35 AM6h18Hamburg Hbf11:53 AMAalborg st€351One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 275:35 AM6h18Hamburg Hbf11:53 AMAalborg st€351One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SK652 · SK12217:35 PM2h35Hamburg Airport10:10 PMAalborg Airport€2831One-way1 transfer
Other options
11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 27 · R 21295:35 AM6h48Hamburg Hbf12:23 PMAalborg Vestby st€351One-way3 transfers
11180 · IC 5766 · Bus BLAA · IC 41017:39 PM9h52Hamburg Hbf5:31 AMAalborg st€511One-way3 transfers
11180 · IC 5766 · Bus BLAA · IC 41017:39 PM9h57Hamburg Hbf5:36 AMAalborg Vestby st€511One-way3 transfers
FlixBus2:45 AM6h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof9:20 AMAalborg, Busterminal€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM6h50Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof9:55 PMAalborg, Busterminal€801One-way0 transfers
SK650 · SK12213:35 PM6h35Hamburg Airport10:10 PMAalborg Airport€2831One-way1 transfer
SK2646 · SK1409 · SK12214:15 PM5h55Hamburg Airport10:10 PMAalborg Airport€3121One-way2 transfers
SK652 · SK12257:35 PM4h20Hamburg Airport11:55 PMAalborg Airport€3421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Aalborg:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Aalborg costing on average €59.
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Aalborg costing on average €239.
Other travel options to Aalborg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Aalborg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Aalborg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Aalborg st.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Aalborg, Busterminal.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Kiel (Schwedenkai) and arrive in Gothenburg (Emigrantvagen).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Aalborg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylt Shuttle Plus, České dráhy (ČD), Swedish Railways (SJ), Snälltåget, Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Aalborg by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, regional jet, Cityjet to go to Aalborg by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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