How to travel from Hamburg to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Paris

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. 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 $79, while a flight costs an average of $436.

Distance: 464 miles (748 km)

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Driving

$436

Average price

$175

Average price

$79

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Cheapest

$195

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4h 54m

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Fastest

2h 54m

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2h 0m

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8h 21m

Average total duration

7h 51m

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30m

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14h 26m

Average total duration

13h 56m

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10h 17m

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2.2 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.7 - 1.9kg

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Air France

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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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 Paris is a bus with an average price of $79.

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

A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Paris costing on average $175.

A bus is $358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Paris costing on average $436.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 21m.

Bus takes on average 14h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Paris 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 7h 23m sooner (2h 54m by flight vs 10h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $436 compared to roughly $195 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 Paris

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM15h45
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:15 AMParis, Porte Maillot
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM15h45
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:15 AMParis, Porte Maillot
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7404
    6:35 PM1h30
    Hamburg Airport
    8:05 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    1:39 PM17h46
    Hamburg Hbf
    7:25 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 73 · ICE 9572
    10:29 AM7h47
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:16 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $1571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 75+TGVTGV 9570
    2:29 PM7h44
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:13 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM15h50
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:50 AMParis, Porte Maillot
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM14h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    10:25 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $701One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:55 PM16h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:30 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4172 · DE4215
    11:25 AM4h25
    Hamburg Airport
    3:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4180 · DE4215
    7:55 AM7h55
    Hamburg Airport
    3:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4172 · DE4265
    11:25 AM22h25
    Hamburg Airport
    9:50 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2971One-way
    1 transfer

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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

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Travel Time

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buses

€57

12:35 h

2 Weeks Ahead

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€89

7:46 h

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€112

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What is the best way to travel from Hamburg to Paris?

Cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Paris


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Hamburg to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hamburg to Paris, 43,15% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Hamburg to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Paris

Travel to Paris 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 Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Paris is a bus with an average price of $79.

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

A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Paris costing on average $175.

A bus is $358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Paris costing on average $436.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 21m.

Bus takes on average 14h 26m.

The distance from Hamburg to Paris is approximately 464 miles (748 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Paris is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Paris:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, Eurostar, DSB, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet, Sas Airways, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, GetJet Airlines, ITA to go to Paris by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Avion Express Malta, Amelia, Eurowings, Air France, GetJet Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Brussels, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Paris to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Paris, you can explore Montmartre, known for its bohemian vibe and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, or enjoy a Seine River Cruise for unique views of the city's landmarks. Discover the lively Latin Quarter and the trendy Marais district with its boutiques and cafes. Don't miss a show at the Moulin Rouge for an extravagant cabaret experience. For sightseeing, visit the iconic Eiffel Tower, the expansive Louvre Museum, the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Arc de Triomphe, each offering a glimpse into Paris's rich heritage.
Typically, 3 to 5 days in Paris is sufficient to explore major attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Montmartre, and enjoy local cuisine.
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