How to travel from Leiden to Hamburg

There are 3 options to travel between Leiden and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Leiden to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $52.

This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Hamburg:

A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Hamburg costing on average $101.

A bus is $329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to Hamburg costing on average $381.

The fastest way to travel from Leiden to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 35m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The distance from Leiden to Hamburg is approximately 250 miles (403 km).

The average frequency per day from Leiden to Hamburg is:

• Around 40 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leiden and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leiden to Hamburg:

• Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leiden to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Eurowings, KLM to go to Hamburg by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Hamburg by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Qbuzz B.V. to go to Hamburg by bus.

Omio customers who travel from Leiden to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.

Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.