How to travel from Liverpool to Hamburg

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €120 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 16h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €120, while a train costs an average of €466.

Distance: 533 miles (859 km)

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24h 39m

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The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €120.

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

A bus is €347 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Hamburg costing on average €466.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 16h 42m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Hamburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Liverpool to Hamburg

How to get from Liverpool to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Liverpool to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:25 PM25h50
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    7:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    881One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:25 PM25h50
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    7:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    881One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:25 PM25h50
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    7:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    881One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 PM26h15
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    3:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 PM26h25
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    3:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM29h55
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    6:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    1361One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Hamburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Hamburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €120.

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

A bus is €347 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Hamburg costing on average €466.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 16h 42m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 39m.

The distance from Liverpool to Hamburg is approximately 533 miles (859 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Hamburg is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Hamburg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Hamburg by train.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool 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.

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