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Compare bus and train for Hamburg to Sønderborg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Sønderborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Sønderborg:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Sønderborg costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Sønderborg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.77. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 25m 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 Sønderborg
How to get from Hamburg to Sønderborg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Sønderborg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 AM7h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof10:10 AMSønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation)$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 AM7h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof10:10 AMSønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation)$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
11176 · IC 5764 · ICL 609675:39 PM3h58Hamburg Hbf9:37 PMSønderborg Station$421One-way2 transfers
Other options
11172 · IC 5762 · ICL 609593:39 PM3h58Hamburg Hbf7:37 PMSønderborg Station$421One-way2 transfers
11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 609195:35 AM4h02Hamburg Hbf9:37 AMSønderborg Station$421One-way2 transfers
11292 · IC 5750 · ICL 60911+
118501:38 AM5h59Hamburg Hbf7:37 AMSønderborg Station$421One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Sønderborg:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Sønderborg costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Sønderborg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Sønderborg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Sønderborg Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Sønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Sønderborg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Sønderborg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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