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Compare train for Köthen to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Köthen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $108 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $108, while a flight costs an average of $549.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$108 Average price Cheapest | $549 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Köthen to Hamburg:
A train is $441 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Köthen to Hamburg costing on average $549 (€461).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 5m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (3h 18m by train vs 3h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $108 (€91) compared to roughly $52 (€44) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Köthen to Hamburg
How to get from Köthen to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Köthen to Hamburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:00 AM4h05Köthen9:05 AMHamburg$5271One-way0 transfers
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- 5:00 AM4h05Köthen9:05 AMHamburg$5271One-way0 transfers
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- 5:00 AM4h05Köthen9:05 AMHamburg$5271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Köthen to Hamburg:
A train is $441 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Köthen to Hamburg costing on average $549 (€461).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Köthen and Hamburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Köthen station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
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