How to travel from London to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $135.

Distance: 449 miles (723 km)

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$140

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$145

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$378

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5h 20m

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2h 20m

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19h 10m

Average total duration

18h 40m

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8h 29m

Average total duration

7h 59m

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30m

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2.2 - 4.3kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 PM21h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    6:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM23h16
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA970
    8:05 PM1h30
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:35 PMHamburg Airport
    $4061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:30 PM22h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    6:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    $1331One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:30 PM22h37
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:07 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1331One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM20h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW7461
    8:45 AM1h35
    London Heathrow Airport
    11:20 AMHamburg Airport
    $2641One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA964
    7:10 AM1h35
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:45 AMHamburg Airport
    $2811One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2461 · EW7043
    9:10 AM3h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    2:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Hamburg is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A flight is $57 (€46) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Hamburg costing on average $83 (€66).

A flight is $109 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hamburg costing on average $135 (€108).

The fastest way to travel from London to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 53m.

Bus takes on average 18h 30m.

The distance from London to Hamburg is approximately 449 miles (723 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Hamburg is:
  • Around 92 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London 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 Ryanair, British Airways, Eurowings, easyJet, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Luxair, Swiss, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Air France, Smartwings to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Hamburg:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, British Airways, Eurowings, easyJet, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from London 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.
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