How to travel from Hamburg to Osnabrück

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Osnabrück

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 €19, while a flight costs an average of €357.

Distance: 121 miles (196 km)

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€357

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€24

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€19

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€35

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 6m

Average total duration

4h 6m

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2h 55m

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2h 25m

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30m

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3h 30m

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30m

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2h 57m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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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 Osnabrück is a bus with an average price of €19.

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

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Osnabrück costing on average €24.

A bus is €338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Osnabrück costing on average €357.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Osnabrück is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

Flight takes on average 6h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Osnabrück including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Osnabrück among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 32m faster (2h 25m by train vs 2h 57m by car) and roughly €11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€24 vs €35). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Hamburg to Osnabrück

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM3h20
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    10:50 AMOsnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM3h20
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    10:50 AMOsnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1037
    3:23 PM1h38
    Hamburg Harburg
    5:01 PMOsnabrück Hbf
    631One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:01 PM1h41
    Hamburg Harburg
    6:42 PMOsnabrück Hbf
    291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:50 PM1h52
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:42 PMOsnabrück Hbf
    291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:01 AM1h41
    Hamburg Harburg
    12:42 PMOsnabrück Hbf
    311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:30 AM6h00
    Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    11:30 AMOsnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM5h45
    Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    8:30 PMOsnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    221One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2067 · LH2142
    7:45 PM3h15
    Hamburg Airport
    11:00 PMMünster Osnabrück Airport
    5911One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2069 · LH2142
    7:15 PM3h45
    Hamburg Airport
    11:00 PMMünster Osnabrück Airport
    5911One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2051 · LH2136
    8:45 AM4h00
    Hamburg Airport
    12:45 PMMünster Osnabrück Airport
    5911One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Osnabrück

Travel to Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Osnabrück including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Osnabrück is a bus with an average price of €19.

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

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Osnabrück costing on average €24.

A bus is €338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Osnabrück costing on average €357.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Osnabrück is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

Flight takes on average 6h 6m.

The distance from Hamburg to Osnabrück is approximately 121 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Osnabrück is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Osnabrück:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Münster Osnabrück Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Osnabrück Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Osnabrück, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Osnabrück by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Osnabrück by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Osnabrück with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Osnabrück often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Münster, Bremen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Osnabrück and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Osnabrück to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Osnabrück, two to three days are generally sufficient to visit key attractions such as the Osnabrück Castle, the Felix Nussbaum Haus, and the historic Old Town.
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