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Compare bus and flight for Hamburg to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €106, while a flight costs an average of €647.
Distance: 572 miles (921 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€106 Average price Cheapest | €647 Average price | €124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 17m Average total duration 22h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Cardiff
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Cardiff, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Cardiff:
A bus is €542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Cardiff costing on average €647.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 17m.
Tickets start at around €106 compared to roughly €124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €18. The journey takes 22h 47m versus 13h 58m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Cardiff:
A bus is €542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Cardiff costing on average €647.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 17m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Cardiff Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper to go to Cardiff by flight.
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