4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Heidelberg to Hamburg:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Hamburg costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $130 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Hamburg costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Hamburg
How to get from Heidelberg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:35 PM8h15Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:35 PM8h15Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH26:30 AM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport7:35 AMHamburg Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain1:06 PM7h19Heidelberg Hbf8:25 PMHamburg Hbf$881One-way0 transfers- FlixTrain7:06 AM7h19Heidelberg Hbf2:25 PMHamburg Hbf$901One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain9:06 AM7h19Heidelberg Hbf4:25 PMHamburg Hbf$1001One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:55 AM9h00Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+FlixTrain9:15 AM10h01Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7:16 PMHamburg Harburg$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain9:15 AM10h13Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7:28 PMHamburg Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
- LH307:00 PM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport8:05 PMHamburg Airport$1851One-way0 transfers
- LH68:00 AM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport9:05 AMHamburg Airport$1931One-way0 transfers
EW20421:50 PM1h10Stuttgart Airport3:00 PMHamburg Airport$2091One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 20
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg to Hamburg
Travel to Hamburg 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 Heidelberg to Hamburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Hamburg:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Hamburg costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $130 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Hamburg costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 18 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Heidelberg to Hamburg: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
