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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 589 miles (949 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$253 Average price | $147 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 15m Average total duration 28h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Glasgow:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Glasgow costing on average $253 (€204).
A bus is $578 (€466) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Glasgow costing on average $725 (€585).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 21m.
Bus takes on average 28h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Glasgow
How to get from Hamburg to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:42 AM37h28Hamburg Harburg9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1541One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:42 AM37h28Hamburg Harburg9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1541One-way2 transfers
Fastest
BA965 · BA14924:25 PM4h10Hamburg Airport7:35 PMGlasgow International Airport$6081One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:30 AM37h40Hamburg Hbf9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1551One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM32h40Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1691One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM33h05Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1861One-way2 transfers
BA971 · BA14746:10 AM8h25Hamburg Airport1:35 PMGlasgow International Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
KL1750+
KL9456:10 AM18h00Hamburg Airport11:10 PMGlasgow International Airport$3591One-way1 transfer
BA971 · BA14886:10 AM12h20Hamburg Airport5:30 PMGlasgow International Airport$3631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Glasgow:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Glasgow costing on average $253 (€204).
A bus is $578 (€466) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Glasgow costing on average $725 (€585).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 21m.
Bus takes on average 28h 45m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, KLM Cityhopper to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
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