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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Hamburg to Alvesta
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Alvesta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 18m. 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 train costs an average of €92, while a ferry costs an average of €117.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€92 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price | €183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration Fastest 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 10m Average total duration 19h 10m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Alvesta
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Alvesta, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Alvesta:
A train is €26 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Alvesta costing on average €117.
Other travel options to Alvesta take longer:
Ferry takes on average 20h 10m.
Tickets start at around €92 compared to roughly €183 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €92. The journey takes 7h 48m versus 7h 24m 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 Alvesta
How to get from Hamburg to Alvesta by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Alvesta is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11164 · IC 5758 · IC 850 · R 112011:39 AM 9h58 Hamburg Hbf 9:37 PM Alvesta station €49 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
11164 · IC 5758 · IC 850 · R 112011:39 AM 9h58 Hamburg Hbf 9:37 PM Alvesta station €49 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
RJ 384 · R 11121:08 PM 7h29 Hamburg Altona 8:37 PM Alvesta station €70 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
11168 · IC 5760 · IC 858 · R 11361:39 PM 9h58 Hamburg Hbf 11:37 PM Alvesta station €49 1 One-way 3 transfers
11288 · Bus RE 7X · IC 5750 · IC 81811:38 PM 13h59 Hamburg Hbf 1:37 PM Alvesta station €49 1 One-way 4 transfers
11288 · Bus RE 7X · IC 5750 · ICL 1811:38 PM 13h59 Hamburg Hbf 1:37 PM Alvesta station €49 1 One-way 4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Alvesta:
A train is €26 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Alvesta costing on average €117.
Other travel options to Alvesta take longer:
Ferry takes on average 20h 10m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Alvesta as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Alvesta station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) and arrive in Karlshamns Hamn.
- Travel with TT Line to go to Alvesta by ferry.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, SJ, Oresundstag to go to Alvesta by train.
- 1 direct ferries per day with TT Line.
- 0 direct trains per day with Snälltåget, SJ.
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