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Compare train and flight for Hirtshals to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hirtshals to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. 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 bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $698.
Distance: 277 miles (446 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $698 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Hirtshals to Hamburg
Compare the available ways to get from Hirtshals to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hirtshals to Hamburg:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hirtshals to Hamburg costing on average $80.
A bus is $624 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hirtshals to Hamburg costing on average $698.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 52m.
Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 6h 55m versus 5h 37m 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 Hirtshals to Hamburg
How to get from Hirtshals to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hirtshals to Hamburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:25 AM 3h30 Hirtshals 10:55 AM Hamburg $185 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:25 AM 3h30 Hirtshals 10:55 AM Hamburg $185 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

5:50 PM 3h25 Hirtshals 9:15 PM Hamburg $343 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:40 PM 5h05 Hirtshals 8:45 PM Hamburg $288 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:00 AM 8h10 Hirtshals 1:10 PM Hamburg $345 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:15 PM 13h40 Hirtshals 5:55 AM Hamburg $401 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hirtshals to Hamburg:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hirtshals to Hamburg costing on average $80.
A bus is $624 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hirtshals to Hamburg costing on average $698.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 52m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hirtshals and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aalborg Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hirtshals station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Ferries mostly depart from Gothenburg (Emigrantvagen) and arrive in Port of Kiel (Schwedenkai).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Sas Airways, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, TAP Portugal, Cityjet to go to Hamburg by flight.
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