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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Odense
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Odense among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Odense:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Odense costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Odense take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Odense
How to get from Hamburg to Odense by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Odense is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
S3 · ECE 11986:49 AM3h35Hamburg Altona10:24 AMOdense station$661One-way1 transfer
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S3 · ECE 11986:49 AM3h35Hamburg Altona10:24 AMOdense station$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
S3 · ECE 11986:49 AM3h35Hamburg Altona10:24 AMOdense station$661One-way1 transfer
Other options
S3 · ECE 1198 · R 28336:49 AM3h45Hamburg Altona10:34 AMOdense sygehus st$661One-way2 transfers
RJ 1346412:44 PM3h40Hamburg Harburg4:24 PMOdense station$861One-way0 transfers
RJ 13464 · R 285712:44 PM3h50Hamburg Harburg4:34 PMOdense sygehus st$861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:00 PM3h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof1:55 AMOdense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd)$871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 PM3h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof11:55 PMOdense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd)$891One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 AM4h25Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof6:55 AMOdense, Dannebrogsgade$1321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Odense:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Odense costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Odense take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Odense as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Billund Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Odense station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd).
- Ferries mostly depart from Puttgarden and arrive in Rødby.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Sylt Shuttle Plus, S-Bahn Hamburg, Snälltåget, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Odense by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Odense by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, Danish Railways (DSB).
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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