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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Wolfsburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Wolfsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m 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 Wolfsburg:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Wolfsburg costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Wolfsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Wolfsburg
How to get from Hamburg to Wolfsburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Wolfsburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:30 PM4h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof12:05 AMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:30 PM4h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof12:05 AMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 787 · ICE 5459:19 AM2h43Hamburg Hbf12:02 PMWolfsburg Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 585 · ICE 8458:19 AM2h44Hamburg Hbf11:03 AMWolfsburg Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
ICE 587 · ICE 84710:19 AM2h44Hamburg Hbf1:03 PMWolfsburg Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
ICE 707 · 76467 · ICE 5999:39 AM2h59Hamburg Hbf12:38 PMWolfsburg Hbf$1011One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:50 AM3h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof1:05 PMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM3h20Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof7:50 PMBraunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB)$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Wolfsburg:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Wolfsburg costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Wolfsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Wolfsburg 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 Wolfsburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Wolfsburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Wolfsburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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