How to travel from Hamburg to Tallinn

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Tallinn

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Tallinn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $149 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $149, while a flight costs an average of $637.

Distance: 690 miles (1111 km)

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$637

Average price

$149

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Cheapest

$361

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 31m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

28h 34m

Average total duration

28h 4m

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30m

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19h 47m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.3 - 6.7kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.8kg

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Air Baltic

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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 Tallinn is a bus with an average price of $149 (€125).

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

A bus is $488 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Tallinn costing on average $637 (€535).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Tallinn is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Tallinn take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Tallinn including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Tallinn 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 16h 16m sooner (3h 31m by flight vs 19h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $637 (€535) compared to roughly $361 (€303) 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 Tallinn

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 PM33h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:55 AMTallinn, Bussijaam
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 PM33h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:55 AMTallinn, Bussijaam
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK648 · SK1798
    6:15 AM3h30
    Hamburg Airport
    10:45 AMTallinn Lennart Meri Airport
    $4531One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 PM33h25
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:20 AMTallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal)
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:39 PM28h11
    Hamburg Hbf
    12:50 AMTallinn, Bussijaam
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:39 PM28h36
    Hamburg Hbf
    1:15 AMTallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal)
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK648 · SK1786
    6:15 AM8h00
    Hamburg Airport
    3:15 PMTallinn Lennart Meri Airport
    $3621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK2646 · SK1744
    10:05 AM4h05
    Hamburg Airport
    3:10 PMTallinn Lennart Meri Airport
    $3891One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK652 · SK1790
    7:20 PM5h10
    Hamburg Airport
    1:30 AMTallinn Lennart Meri Airport
    $4051One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Tallinn

Travel to Tallinn 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 Tallinn.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Tallinn including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Tallinn is a bus with an average price of $149 (€125).

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

A bus is $488 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Tallinn costing on average $637 (€535).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Tallinn is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Tallinn take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 34m.

The distance from Hamburg to Tallinn is approximately 690 miles (1111 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Tallinn is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Tallinn:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Tallinn, Bussijaam.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Tallinn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ecolines, FlixBus to go to Tallinn by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, KLM, Cityjet to go to Tallinn by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Tallinn:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Tallinn often also extend their vacation to go to Riga, Helsinki, Stockholm, Narva, Vilnius. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tallinn and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tallinn to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Tallinn, you can stroll through Kadriorg Park with its gardens and Kadriorg Palace, explore the Seaplane Harbour maritime museum, and visit the Tallinn TV Tower for panoramic views. Discover the creative vibe in Telliskivi Creative City, enjoy a traditional Estonian sauna, and explore the UNESCO-listed Tallinn Old Town. Don't miss the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, and the Kumu Art Museum.
To fully experience Tallinn's historic Old Town, cultural sites, and vibrant atmosphere, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.

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