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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 an average ticket price of CHF 46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 46, while a train costs an average of CHF 63.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 63 Average price | CHF 46 Average price Cheapest | CHF 58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Odense
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Odense, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Odense:
A bus is CHF 18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Odense costing on average CHF 63.
Other travel options to Odense take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around CHF 63 compared to roughly CHF 58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 5. The journey takes 3h 56m versus 3h 36m 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 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.
ECE 3942:52 PM 3h32 Hamburg Hbf 6:24 PM Odense station CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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ECE 3942:52 PM 3h32 Hamburg Hbf 6:24 PM Odense station CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
RJ 3841:08 PM 3h16 Hamburg Altona 4:24 PM Odense station CHF 43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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ECE 3926:53 PM 3h32 Hamburg Hbf 10:25 PM Odense station CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
ECE 394 · R 28652:52 PM 3h42 Hamburg Hbf 6:34 PM Odense sygehus st CHF 31 1 One-way 1 transfer
ECE 392 · R 46776:53 PM 4h02 Hamburg Hbf 10:55 PM Odense sygehus st CHF 31 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus2:30 AM 4h25 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 6:55 AM Odense, Dannebrogsgade CHF 35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Odense:
A bus is CHF 18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Odense costing on average CHF 63.
Other travel options to Odense take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 10 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 FlixBus, Comati PSG, Infobus to go to Odense by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft to go to Odense by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Comati PSG, Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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