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Compare train and bus for Leer to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leer to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$48 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Leer to Hamburg:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leer to Hamburg costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Leer to Hamburg
How to get from Leer to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leer to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:00 PM4h00Leer, ZOB9:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:00 PM4h00Leer, ZOB9:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 1637 · ICE 2068:41 AM2h51Leer (Ostfriesl)11:32 AMHamburg Hbf$381One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 1731 · ICE 20212:41 PM2h51Leer (Ostfriesl)3:32 PMHamburg Hbf$401One-way1 transfer
RE 51637 · ICE 2068:41 AM2h51Leer (Ostfriesl)11:32 AMHamburg Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
4415 · ICE 6169:41 AM2h51Leer (Ostfriesl)12:32 PMHamburg Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain9:35 AM3h41Leer, ZOB1:16 PMHamburg Harburg$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM4h55Leer, ZOB2:30 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain9:35 AM3h53Leer, ZOB1:28 PMHamburg Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leer to Hamburg:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leer to Hamburg costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leer and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leer (Ostfriesl) and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leer, ZOB and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Arriva NL to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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