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How to travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €251.

Distance: 228 miles (368 km)

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Flight

€73

Average price

€39

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Cheapest

€371

Average price

6h 12m

Average total duration

5h 42m

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30m

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6h 43m

Average total duration

6h 13m

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4h 56m

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1h 56m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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from Hamburg to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM7h15
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
04:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$421One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30PM6h15
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
04:45AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

German AirwaysKL1756
02:45PM1h05
Hamburg Airport
03:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$8261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 519 · 20366 · IC 1750 · ICD 1850
09:45AM5h58
Hamburg Hbf
03:43PMAmsterdam Zuid
$981One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 519 · 20366 · IC 1750 · IC 2750
09:45AM6h11
Hamburg Hbf
03:56PMAmsterdam Centraal
$981One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 611 · 20370 · IC 1758 · ICD 1858
11:45AM5h58
Hamburg Hbf
05:43PMAmsterdam Zuid
$981One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:25AM7h10
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:35AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:55AM6h15
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
10:10AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$391One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:55AM5h40
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
09:35AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$391One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF1611 · AF1640
06:00AM7h00
Hamburg Airport
01:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3521One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1611 · AF1740
06:00AM7h55
Hamburg Airport
01:55PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3521One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1611 · AF1650
06:00AM8h50
Hamburg Airport
02:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3521One-way
1 transfer

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Travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam: Journey Details

Traveling from Hamburg to Amsterdam will take passengers on a trip of some 465 kilometers. By plane it will take roughly 1 hour of flight time. Direct bus trips last a duration of 6 to 8 hours, while a train journey will take approximately 5 hours.

Return trips from Amsterdam to Hamburg are also available.

How to get from Hamburg to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam, 82,37% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Hamburg to Amsterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Hamburg to Amsterdam.

FAQs

You can get between Hamburg and Amsterdam 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Amsterdam from Hamburg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€14).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Amsterdam:

Taking a bus costs $232 (€209) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $247 (€223) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $16 (€14) less than taking a train, which costs on average $31 (€28) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Hamburg to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:

Bus takes 5 h 40 min on average.

Train takes on average 5 h 9 min.

The Hamburg to Amsterdam distance is around 228 miles (368 km).

The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Amsterdam is:

  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • 29 flights per day.
  • 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Hamburg to Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Amsterdam:

  • Buses most often depart from Hamburg at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Flights from Hamburg to Amsterdam most often leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hamburg to Amsterdam:

  • You can travel to Amsterdam from Hamburg by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $15 (€14) with FlixBus from Hamburg to Amsterdam.
  • You can take a flight from Hamburg to Amsterdam with Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Austrian Airlines or Air France. Cheap tickets can be found for $142 (€128) with KLM from Hamburg to Amsterdam.
  • You can travel by train from Hamburg to Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Metronom, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Hamburg to Amsterdam tickets for $31 (€28) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with FlixBus with 11 direct buses per day.
  • 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Hamburg and Amsterdam.

Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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