How to travel from Hamburg to Schwangau

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Schwangau

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Schwangau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr747 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. 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 kr747, while a flight costs an average of kr4457.

Distance: 415 miles (668 km)

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kr4457

Average price

kr1411

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kr747

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Cheapest

kr179

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3h 59m

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Fastest

1h 59m

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2h 0m

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9h 8m

Average total duration

8h 38m

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30m

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13h 53m

Average total duration

13h 23m

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30m

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8h 34m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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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 Schwangau is a bus with an average price of kr747.

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

A bus is kr664 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Schwangau costing on average kr1411.

A bus is kr3709 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Schwangau costing on average kr4457.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Schwangau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Schwangau take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 8m.

Bus takes on average 13h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Schwangau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Schwangau among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 6h 35m sooner (1h 59m by flight vs 8h 34m by car). Tickets start at around kr4457 compared to roughly kr179 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Hamburg to Schwangau

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 PM13h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:50 AMSchwangau, Colomanstraße (Schloss Neuschwanstein)
    kr6391One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 PM13h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:50 AMSchwangau, Colomanstraße (Schloss Neuschwanstein)
    kr6391One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2069
    7:15 PM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    8:35 PMMunich Airport
    kr15771One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 597 · 3987 · 57831
    9:29 AM9h18
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:47 PMUlrichsbrücke-Füssen
    kr13011One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 785 · 59475
    8:01 AM9h11
    Hamburg Hbf
    5:12 PMUlrichsbrücke-Füssen
    kr13241One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 787 · 59125+Bayerische Regiobahn62756
    10:01 AM8h41
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:42 PMFüssen station
    kr13941One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 PM16h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:50 AMSchwangau, Colomanstraße (Schloss Neuschwanstein)
    kr7421One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:39 PM16h11
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:50 AMSchwangau, Colomanstraße (Schloss Neuschwanstein)
    kr7651One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    3:01 PM18h49
    Hamburg Harburg
    9:50 AMSchwangau, Colomanstraße (Schloss Neuschwanstein)
    kr7941One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2063
    5:15 PM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    6:35 PMMunich Airport
    kr17381One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2075
    6:10 AM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    7:30 AMMunich Airport
    kr19221One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2059
    1:15 PM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    2:35 PMMunich Airport
    kr22561One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Schwangau

Travel to Schwangau 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 Schwangau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Schwangau including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Schwangau is a bus with an average price of kr747.

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

A bus is kr664 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Schwangau costing on average kr1411.

A bus is kr3709 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Schwangau costing on average kr4457.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Schwangau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Schwangau take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 8m.

Bus takes on average 13h 53m.

The distance from Hamburg to Schwangau is approximately 415 miles (668 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Schwangau is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Schwangau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Füssen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Schwangau, Colomanstraße (Schloss Neuschwanstein).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Schwangau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Schwangau by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schwangau by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, GetJet Airlines, Transavia France, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Luxair, Austrian Airlines to go to Schwangau by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Schwangau:
  • 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Schwangau often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Füssen, Munich Hbf, Zurich, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schwangau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Schwangau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Schwangau, visitors can explore the charming village, enjoy paragliding from Tegelberg Mountain, and take scenic bike rides around the countryside. Relax at the Königliche Kristall-Therme spa, or attend a traditional Bavarian festival. Notable sights include Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle, Tegelberg Mountain, Alpsee Lake, and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings.
Two to three days in Schwangau is ideal to explore the famous Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles, enjoy the scenic alpine landscapes, and partake in local activities like hiking or visiting the Tegelberg mountain.

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