How to travel from Hamburg to Birmingham

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, and a flight costs an average of $133.

Distance: 500 miles (805 km)

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Driving

$274

Average price

$138

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Cheapest

$166

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 41m

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3h 0m

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22h 19m

Average total duration

21h 49m

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30m

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13h 33m

Average total duration

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2.4 - 4.8kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $138 (€113).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Birmingham:

A bus is $135 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Birmingham costing on average $274 (€224).

A bus is $396 (€325) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Birmingham costing on average $535 (€438).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Birmingham is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 17m.

Bus takes on average 21h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Birmingham including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Birmingham among Omio's users.

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from Hamburg to Birmingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM26h05
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    2:35 PMBirmingham
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM26h05
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    2:35 PMBirmingham
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1750 · KL1041
    6:10 AM3h25
    Hamburg Airport
    8:35 AMBirmingham International Airport
    $4571One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM23h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:25 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    $1561One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 PM26h49
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:59 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    $1561One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:33 PM29h26
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:59 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    $1571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1511+Air France HopAF1564
    6:15 PM4h55
    Hamburg Airport
    10:10 PMBirmingham International Airport
    $2861One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1051+KLM CityhopperKL1756
    2:50 PM8h20
    Hamburg Airport
    10:10 PMBirmingham International Airport
    $3781One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1043+KLM CityhopperKL1756
    2:50 PM20h00
    Hamburg Airport
    9:50 AMBirmingham International Airport
    $3781One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Birmingham.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Birmingham including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $138 (€113).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Birmingham:

A bus is $135 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Birmingham costing on average $274 (€224).

A bus is $396 (€325) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Birmingham costing on average $535 (€438).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Birmingham is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 17m.

Bus takes on average 21h 49m.

The distance from Hamburg to Birmingham is approximately 500 miles (805 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Birmingham is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Birmingham as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Birmingham:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Cityjet, Pascan Aviation, Air France, Eastern Airways, Helvetic Airways to go to Birmingham by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Birmingham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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