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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Bitterfeld
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bitterfeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $651.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$651 Average price | $139 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bitterfeld:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bitterfeld costing on average $139.
A bus is $605 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Bitterfeld costing on average $651.
Other travel options to Bitterfeld take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 6h 34m versus 4h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Bitterfeld
How to get from Hamburg to Bitterfeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Bitterfeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM7h45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof6:45 PMLeipzig, Flughafen Leipzig/Halle$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM7h45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof6:45 PMLeipzig, Flughafen Leipzig/Halle$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 5078:34 AM2h53Hamburg Hbf11:27 AMBitterfeld station$1001One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 50910:34 AM2h53Hamburg Hbf1:27 PMBitterfeld station$1261One-way0 transfers
ICE 1205 · S811:51 AM3h21Hamburg Hbf3:12 PMBitterfeld station$1531One-way1 transfer
RJ 175 · ICE 1507 · S89:34 AM3h48Hamburg Hbf1:22 PMBitterfeld station$1581One-way2 transfers
LH31+
LH1526:30 AM3h20Hamburg Airport9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5221One-way1 transfer
LH27 · LH1587:00 PM4h15Hamburg Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5221One-way1 transfer
LH4225+
LH1586:00 PM5h15Hamburg Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bitterfeld:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bitterfeld costing on average $139.
A bus is $605 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Bitterfeld costing on average $651.
Other travel options to Bitterfeld take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Bitterfeld as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Bitterfeld station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Bitterfeld by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Bitterfeld by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bitterfeld by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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