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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leuven to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. 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 €71, while a flight costs an average of €462.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€462 Average price | €141 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest | €90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Leuven to Hamburg:
A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Hamburg costing on average €141.
A bus is €392 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Hamburg costing on average €462.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 11h 4m.
Tickets start at around €141 compared to roughly €90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-51.18. The journey takes 6h 2m versus 5h 41m 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 Leuven to Hamburg
How to get from Leuven to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM11h25Leuven, Diestsepoort10:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM11h25Leuven, Diestsepoort10:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN26239:35 AM1h15Brussels Airport10:50 AMHamburg Airport€3811One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 506 · ICE 13 · ICE 2028:29 AM6h46Leuven station3:15 PMHamburg Hbf€541One-way2 transfers- R 3057 · IC 506 · ICE 13 · ICE 2028:02 AM7h13Heverlee3:15 PMHamburg Hbf€541One-way3 transfers
- IC 506 · ICE 13 · ICE 557 · ICE 6828:29 AM6h28Leuven station2:57 PMHamburg Hbf€591One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM13h20Leuven, Diestsepoort2:20 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM13h25Leuven, Diestsepoort6:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€321One-way1 transfer
LH2031 · LH20546:20 AM3h40Dusseldorf Airport10:00 AMHamburg Airport€4151One-way1 transfer- LH2007 · LH206010:30 AM4h00Dusseldorf Airport2:30 PMHamburg Airport€4151One-way1 transfer
- LH2035 · LH20587:30 AM5h00Dusseldorf Airport12:30 PMHamburg Airport€4151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Hamburg:
A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Hamburg costing on average €141.
A bus is €392 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Hamburg costing on average €462.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 11h 4m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Hamburg by flight.
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