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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Wilhelmshaven take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven
How to get from Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 519 · 4410+
753139:23 AM2h57Hamburg Hbf12:20 PMWilhelmshaven station$371One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 519 · 4410+
753139:23 AM2h57Hamburg Hbf12:20 PMWilhelmshaven station$371One-way2 transfers
Fastest
ICE 519 · 4410+
753139:23 AM2h57Hamburg Hbf12:20 PMWilhelmshaven station$371One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 107 · RE 51734+
753118:23 AM2h58Hamburg Hbf11:21 AMWilhelmshaven station$371One-way2 transfers
ICE 205 · RE 51636+
753274:23 PM2h58Hamburg Hbf7:21 PMWilhelmshaven station$431One-way2 transfers
ICE 203 · RE 51638+
753232:23 PM2h58Hamburg Hbf5:21 PMWilhelmshaven station$431One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Wilhelmshaven take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Wilhelmshaven as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Wilhelmshaven station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Wilhelmshaven by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn, metronom to go to Wilhelmshaven by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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