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Compare train and flight for Hamburg to Aalen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Aalen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $157 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $157, while a flight costs an average of $500.
Distance: 327 miles (527 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$157 Average price Cheapest | $500 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Aalen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Aalen:
A train is $344 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Aalen costing on average $500 (€419).
Other travel options to Aalen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (6h 14m by train vs 6h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $157 (€132) compared to roughly $42 (€35) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Aalen
How to get from Hamburg to Aalen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Aalen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 789 · 19075 · 23373 · 1948212:01 PM 6h28 Hamburg Hbf 6:29 PM Aalen Hbf $116 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 789 · 19075 · 23373 · 1948212:01 PM 6h28 Hamburg Hbf 6:29 PM Aalen Hbf $116 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
EW20478:20 PM 1h10 Hamburg Airport 9:30 PM Stuttgart Airport $167 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 587 · IC 206811:01 AM 5h59 Hamburg Hbf 5:00 PM Aalen Hbf $120 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 787 · 19071 · 23371 · 1947810:01 AM 6h28 Hamburg Hbf 4:29 PM Aalen Hbf $120 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 1073 · ICE 1095 · IC 216310:21 AM 6h36 Hamburg Hbf 4:57 PM Aalen Hbf $144 1 One-way 2 transfers
EW70443:55 PM 1h10 Hamburg Airport 5:05 PM Stuttgart Airport $192 1 One-way 0 transfers
EW70466:30 PM 1h10 Hamburg Airport 7:40 PM Stuttgart Airport $216 1 One-way 0 transfers
EW20455:20 PM 1h10 Hamburg Airport 6:30 PM Stuttgart Airport $216 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Aalen:
A train is $344 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Aalen costing on average $500 (€419).
Other travel options to Aalen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Aalen as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Aalen Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aalen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, GetJet Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta to go to Aalen by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta.
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