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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 train, with an average ticket price of zł220 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł220, while a ferry costs an average of zł536.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł220 Average price Cheapest | zł427 Average price | zł536 Average price | zł810 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration Fastest 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 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 | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Halmstad:
A train is zł207 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Halmstad costing on average zł427.
A train is zł316 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Halmstad costing on average zł536.
Other travel options to Halmstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
Ferry takes on average 11h 46m.
Tickets start at around zł220 compared to roughly zł810 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł590. The journey takes 7h 48m versus 6h 34m 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 Halmstad
How to get from Hamburg to Halmstad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Halmstad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:55 AM9h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof7:10 PMHalmstad, Resecentrumzł1401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:55 AM9h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof7:10 PMHalmstad, Resecentrumzł1401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RJ 384 · R 11141:08 PM7h38Hamburg Altona8:46 PMHalmstad Centralstationzł5231One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ECE 396 · R 109810:53 AM7h53Hamburg Hbf6:46 PMHalmstad Centralstationzł5421One-way1 transfer
- 11016 · R 5064 · IC 854 · R 113012:32 PM10h14Hamburg Altona10:46 PMHalmstad Centralstationzł7571One-way4 transfers
- 11012 · R 5052 · IC 846 · R 111410:32 AM10h14Hamburg Altona8:46 PMHalmstad Centralstationzł7571One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 PM9h30Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof3:30 AMHalmstad, Resecentrumzł2571One-way0 transfers
- Finnlines10:00 AM9h15Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)7:15 PMMalmö Portzł1401One-way0 transfers
- Finnlines3:00 AM8h45Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)11:45 AMMalmö Portzł4531One-way0 transfers
- Finnlines9:45 PM9h30Travemünde (Skandinavienkai)7:15 AMMalmö Portzł4531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Halmstad:
A train is zł207 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Halmstad costing on average zł427.
A train is zł316 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Halmstad costing on average zł536.
Other travel options to Halmstad take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
Ferry takes on average 11h 46m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 ferries 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Halmstad Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Halmstad, Resecentrum.
- Ferries mostly depart from Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) and arrive in Malmö Port.
- Travel with FINNLINES, Stena Line to go to Halmstad by ferry.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag to go to Halmstad by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Halmstad by bus.
- 3 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, Stena Line.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
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