How to travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam
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You can get from Hamburg to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Hamburg to Amsterdam on Dec 01 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Hamburg and Amsterdam
 | Distance | 228 miles (368 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | $55 - $677 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $55 (€50) • 5 h 40 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $677 (€619) • 1 h 5 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Lufthansa Cityline or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 228 miles (368 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train to Amsterdam from Hamburg. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $55 (€50). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus, Lufthansa Cityline or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Hamburg to Amsterdam.
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.
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Buses from Hamburg to Amsterdam
Buses from Hamburg to Amsterdam are offered by Flixbus, Eurolines and Postbus and depart from the main Hbf bus station in Hamburg. The earliest bus available sets out at 1:15 a.m and is a direct service lasting 6 hours. The last service departs at exactly 10 p.m. Most services are direct but some may require a change in Duivendrecht station in Amsterdam. Buses depart regularly throughout the day, usually at 3 hour intervals.
Trains from Hamburg to Amsterdam
Trains from Hamburg to Amsterdam are provided exclusively by Deutsche Bahn. The train service runs from 5:45 a.m. and finishes at 11 p.m. Trains leave regularly throughout the daytime; however, there are fewer services during the early morning hours. All services employ at least one change to get passenger to their destination. The main transfer location is Osnabruck Hbf.
Flights from Hamburg to Amsterdam
Germanwings, easyJet and KLM all offer direct flights from Hamburg to Amsterdam. Direct flights between these two cities usually take an hour. Indirect flight usually add 1 hour on to traveling time.
Travel Tips: Travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam
Travel between Hamburg, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Unrestricted.
Can travelers from Germany enter Netherlands?
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Amsterdam from Hamburg?
Conditions of entry into Netherlands:
- There are no current restrictions
Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Amsterdam, Netherlands?
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
This information was last checked on 11/17/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey to Amsterdam from Hamburg.
Return travel to Hamburg, Germany from Netherlands is: Unrestricted.
Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from Netherlands?
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.
Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Germany from Netherlands?
Requirements for reentering Germany:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Germany?
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
- Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face masks: Mandatory
The above information about your return travel to Hamburg, Germany was last verified on 11/6/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Hamburg from Amsterdam.
There are 4 ways to travel to Amsterdam from Hamburg including taking a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Amsterdam is by taking a bus with an average price of $55 (€50).
This is compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:
Taking a bus is usually $622 (€569) less than taking a flight to Amsterdam, which costs on average $677 (€619) for the same trip.
A bus is generally $8 (€7) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $62 (€57) from Hamburg to Amsterdam.
The quickest way to travel between Hamburg and Amsterdam is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 5 h 40 min of travel time.
In comparison, getting to Amsterdam by train can take on average 6 h 6 min.
The distance from Hamburg to Amsterdam is approximately 228 miles (368 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Amsterdam is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Amsterdam from Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Amsterdam:
- Buses from Hamburg to Amsterdam most often leave from Hamburg, Bahnsteig Gleis 13 + 14 and arrive in Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk).
- Flights from Hamburg to Amsterdam most often leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hamburg to Amsterdam:
- You can go to Amsterdam from Hamburg by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $55 (€50) with Flixbus from Hamburg to Amsterdam on Omio.
- You can go to Amsterdam from Hamburg by plane with Lufthansa Cityline. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $677 (€619) with Lufthansa Cityline from Hamburg to Amsterdam on Omio.
- You can take a train from Hamburg to Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $62 (€57) with Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Amsterdam.
Yes, there are direct routes from Hamburg to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- You can find 6 direct buses per day to Amsterdam with Flixbus.
Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
When planning your trip from Hamburg to Amsterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets cost on average $55 (€50) one way.
- Plane tickets cost on average $677 (€619) one way.
- Train tickets are costing on average $62 (€57) one way.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Hamburg to Amsterdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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