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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Hamburg to Växjö
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Växjö among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $81, while a ferry costs an average of $140.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $219 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration Fastest 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 14m Average total duration 19h 14m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Växjö
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Växjö, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Växjö:
A train is $59 (€50) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Växjö costing on average $140 (€118).
Other travel options to Växjö take longer:
Ferry takes on average 20h 14m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€69) compared to roughly $219 (€184) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $138 (€116). The journey takes 8h 11m versus 7h 34m 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 Växjö
How to get from Hamburg to Växjö by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Växjö is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 384 · R 1110 · R 11121:08 PM 7h43 Hamburg Altona 8:51 PM Växjö Centralstation $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
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RJ 384 · R 1110 · R 11121:08 PM 7h43 Hamburg Altona 8:51 PM Växjö Centralstation $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
RJ 384 · R 1110 · R 11121:08 PM 7h43 Hamburg Altona 8:51 PM Växjö Centralstation $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
ECE 394 · R 11282:52 PM 7h59 Hamburg Hbf 10:51 PM Växjö Centralstation $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJ 384 · R 11201:08 PM 8h42 Hamburg Altona 9:50 PM Växjö Centralstation $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJ 384 · R 11121:08 PM 7h43 Hamburg Altona 8:51 PM Växjö Centralstation $69 1 One-way 1 transfer
TT Line10:20 PM 19h10 Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) 5:30 PM Karlshamns Hamn $144 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Växjö:
A train is $59 (€50) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Hamburg to Växjö costing on average $140 (€118).
Other travel options to Växjö take longer:
Ferry takes on average 20h 14m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Växjö as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Växjö Centralstation.
- Ferries mostly depart from Travemünde (Skandinavienkai) and arrive in Karlshamns Hamn.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag, Snälltåget, SJ to go to Växjö by train.
- Travel with TT Line to go to Växjö by ferry.
- 1 direct ferries per day with TT Line.
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