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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $423.
Distance: 464 miles (748 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$132 Average price | $423 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 28m Average total duration 13h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg 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 Paris
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Paris, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Paris:
A bus is $55 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Paris costing on average $132 (€112).
A bus is $347 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Paris costing on average $423 (€360).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
The journey is about 2h 34m faster (7h 43m by train vs 10h 17m by car) and roughly $58 (€50) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($132 (€112) vs $190 (€161)). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Paris
How to get from Hamburg to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:00 PM 11h55 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 7:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) $65 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:00 PM 11h55 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 7:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) $65 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AF16116:00 AM 1h40 Hamburg Airport 7:40 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport $262 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 921 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568
10:57 PM 11h39 Hamburg Harburg 10:36 AM Paris Gare de l'Est $83 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 71 · ICE 9584
6:29 AM 7h38 Hamburg Hbf 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est $154 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 75+
TGV 95702:29 PM 7h44 Hamburg Hbf 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est $154 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
6:45 PM 12h30 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 7:15 AM Paris, Porte Maillot $66 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:10 AM 14h05 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 2:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) $69 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:30 AM 14h55 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 10:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
DE4033 · DE430011:00 AM 10h30 Hamburg Airport 9:30 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport $252 1 One-way 1 transfer- DE4031 · DE4300
7:00 AM 14h30 Hamburg Airport 9:30 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport $252 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF1511
6:45 PM 1h45 Hamburg Airport 8:30 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport $262 1 One-way 0 transfers
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How to Travel from Hamburg to Paris
If you want to travel from Hamburg to Paris, you can choose between flights, trains, and buses, depending on your schedule and budget. Flying is easily the quickest route, but trains offer a comfortable alternative, and buses will usually be the cheapest way to travel.
Trains from Hamburg to Paris | Buses from Hamburg to Paris | Flights from Hamburg to Paris
Hamburg to Paris Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€57 |
12:35 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€89 |
7:46 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€112 |
1:30 h |
2 Months Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Hamburg to Paris?
Cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Paris
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Paris. Buses traveling from Hamburg to Paris depart from Hamburg's ZOB and take at least 12:35 h to arrive at either Paris' Gare Bercy, Porte Maillot, Porte d'Orléans, or Routiere Gallieni bus station. Approximately 10 buses travel from Hamburg to Paris every day and there is only one direct bus per day. Most buses traveling from Hamubrg to Paris involve a transfer, requiring a stop in several cities such as Osnabrück, Amsterdam or Leverkusen. The first bus departs from Hamburg at 8:00 a.m. The main bus companies that travel from Hamburg to Paris is Flixbus.
Fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Paris
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Paris. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Paris even when travel time to and from Paris and Hamburg's airports is taken into consideration. Taking a flight is much faster than taking a high-speed Deutsche Bahn or Thalys train, and is approximately 10 hours faster than taking the bus. Flights traveling from Hamburg to Paris depart from Hamburg's airport and arrive at either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport. Airlines that fly directly from Hamburg to Paris include Air France, KLM, Eurowings, and Lufthansa.
Most popular way to travel from Hamburg to Paris
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Hamburg to Paris. Flying is significantly faster and can be less expensive that taking the train when booked even slightly ahead of time. Direct trains are unfortunately not available for this route, making a flight even more convenient. Alternatively, while traveling from Hamburg to Paris by bus is significantly cheaper than taking a flight on average, they also take almost 10 hours longer to arrive in Paris. Approximately 10 direct flights travel from Hamburg to Paris per day. Some of the airline ticket cost can be offset by planning ahead and booking your Hamburg to Paris travel as far ahead of time as possible.
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Paris:
A bus is $55 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Paris costing on average $132 (€112).
A bus is $347 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Paris costing on average $423 (€360).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with Sas Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Luxair, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta, KLM Cityhopper, Global Supply Systems, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Brussels Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Amelia, Cityjet to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, TGV, Intercity, DSB, EuroCity to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Paris by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air France, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Amelia.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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