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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Karlskrona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Karlskrona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 26m. 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 $77, while a ferry costs an average of $148.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 26m Average total duration Fastest 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 10m Average total duration 19h 10m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular ferry company | 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Karlskrona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Karlskrona:
A train is $72 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Karlskrona costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Karlskrona take longer:
Ferry takes on average 20h 10m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $220 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $144. The journey takes 8h 56m versus 7h 19m 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.
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How to get from Hamburg to Karlskrona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Karlskrona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:59 PM 10h13 Hamburg 8:12 AM Karlskrona $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:59 PM 10h13 Hamburg 8:12 AM Karlskrona $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:59 PM 10h13 Hamburg 8:12 AM Karlskrona $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:53 PM 10h31 Hamburg 7:24 AM Karlskrona $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Karlskrona:
A train is $72 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Karlskrona costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Karlskrona take longer:
Ferry takes on average 20h 10m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Karlskrona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Karlskrona, Centralstation.
- Ferries mostly depart from Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) and arrive in Karlshamns Hamn.
- Travel with TT Line to go to Karlskrona by ferry.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget to go to Karlskrona by train.
- 1 direct ferries per day with TT Line.
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