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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Gliwice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Gliwice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €73, while a flight costs an average of €428.
Distance: 432 miles (696 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€107 Average price | €73 Average price Cheapest | €428 Average price | €116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Gliwice
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Gliwice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Gliwice:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Gliwice costing on average €107.
A bus is €356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Gliwice costing on average €428.
Other travel options to Gliwice take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 5m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
Tickets start at around €107 compared to roughly €116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 8h 35m versus 8h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Gliwice
How to get from Hamburg to Gliwice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Gliwice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM 13h52 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 12:52 PM Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM 13h52 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 12:52 PM Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LO396 · LO388311:35 AM 3h15 Hamburg Airport 2:50 PM Katowice International Airport €186 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
RJ 383 · 62016 · EC 13311:33 AM 9h16 Hamburg Hbf 8:49 PM Gliwice station €54 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 873 · S15 · EC 4317:34 PM 9h20 Hamburg Hbf 4:54 AM Gliwice station €80 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 807 · 3358 · Bus RB66 · IC 83317:51 PM 13h56 Hamburg Hbf 9:47 AM Gliwice station €80 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus1:39 PM 14h16 Hamburg Hbf 3:55 AM Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe €42 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM 15h22 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 8:32 AM Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe €42 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM 18h25 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 3:55 AM Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe €42 1 One-way 2 transfers
AF1711+
AF8318 · AF31394:00 PM 19h15 Hamburg Airport 11:15 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice €148 1 One-way 2 transfers
AF1511+
AF8374 · AF31376:45 PM 18h45 Hamburg Airport 1:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice €162 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH2063 · LH16241:35 PM 3h20 Hamburg Airport 4:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice €163 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Gliwice:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Gliwice costing on average €107.
A bus is €356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Gliwice costing on average €428.
Other travel options to Gliwice take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 5m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
- Around 69 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Gliwice as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Gliwice station.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gliwice by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Global Supply Systems, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Gliwice by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Gliwice by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
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