How to travel from Hamburg to Halmstad

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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Hamburg to Halmstad

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Halmstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč728. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč728, and a train costs an average of Kč1157.

Distance: 241 miles (389 km)

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Train
Bus
Ferry
Driving

Kč1744

Average price

Kč1535

Average price

Cheapest

Kč1711

Average price

Kč4457

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

7h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 4m

Average total duration

8h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 20m

Average total duration

11h 20m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

6h 34m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Stena Line

Most popular ferry company

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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 Halmstad is a bus with an average price of Kč1535.

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

A bus is Kč175 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Halmstad costing on average Kč1711.

A bus is Kč209 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Halmstad costing on average Kč1744.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Halmstad is by train with an average journey time of 8h 18m.

Other travel options to Halmstad take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 4m.

Ferry takes on average 12h 20m.

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

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from Hamburg to Halmstad

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    11:00 AM9h00
    Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    8:00 PMMalmö Port
    9771One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    11:00 AM9h00
    Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    8:00 PMMalmö Port
    9771One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK650+Oresundstag1106 Öresundstågen
    3:20 PM4h26
    Hamburg Airport
    7:46 PMHalmstad Centralstation
    60881One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 13462 · R 1146
    4:57 PM7h49
    Hamburg Altona
    12:46 AMHalmstad Centralstation
    13371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 394 · R 1130
    2:56 PM7h51
    Hamburg Altona
    10:47 PMHalmstad Centralstation
    13881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 13464 · R 1114
    1:08 PM7h38
    Hamburg Altona
    8:46 PMHalmstad Centralstation
    14401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM9h05
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:05 PMHalmstad, Resecentrum
    11821One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM9h30
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:30 AMHalmstad, Resecentrum
    12341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 PM9h30
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:30 AMHalmstad, Resecentrum
    14141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK650+Oresundstag1114 Öresundstågen
    3:20 PM5h26
    Hamburg Airport
    8:46 PMHalmstad Centralstation
    60881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK650+Oresundstag1122 Öresundstågen
    3:20 PM6h26
    Hamburg Airport
    9:46 PMHalmstad Centralstation
    60881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK652+Oresundstag1146 Öresundstågen
    7:35 PM5h11
    Hamburg Airport
    12:46 AMHalmstad Centralstation
    80981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    3:00 AM9h00
    Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    12:00 PMMalmö Port
    29061One-way
    0 transfers
  • FINNLINESFinnlines
    10:00 PM9h30
    Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)
    7:30 AMMalmö Port
    34971One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stena LineStena Line
    5:45 PM15h30
    Port of Kiel (Schwedenkai)
    9:15 AMGothenburg (Emigrantvagen)
    38571One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Halmstad

Travel to Halmstad 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 Halmstad.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Halmstad including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Halmstad is a bus with an average price of Kč1535.

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

A bus is Kč175 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Halmstad costing on average Kč1711.

A bus is Kč209 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Halmstad costing on average Kč1744.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Halmstad is by train with an average journey time of 8h 18m.

Other travel options to Halmstad take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 4m.

Ferry takes on average 12h 20m.

The distance from Hamburg to Halmstad is approximately 241 miles (389 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Halmstad is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Halmstad:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) and arrive in Malmö Port.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Halmstad, Resecentrum.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Halmstad Centralstation.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Halmstad, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ), Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Halmstad by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad to go to Halmstad by bus.
  • Travel with FINNLINES, Stena Line to go to Halmstad by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Halmstad with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 3 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, Stena Line.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Halmstad often also extend their vacation to go to Hanover, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Copenhagen Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Halmstad and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Halmstad to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Halmstad's beaches, parks, and historical sites, a 2 to 3-day visit is recommended.

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