How to travel from Madrid to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $119. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $119, and a train costs an average of $639.

Distance: 1111 miles (1789 km)

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Driving

$273

Average price

$210

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$645

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$436

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9h 16m

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6h 16m

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12h 26m

Average total duration

11h 56m

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30m

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31h 1m

Average total duration

30h 31m

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21h 36m

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5.4 - 10.7kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 4.5kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $210 (€170).

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

A bus is $63 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Hamburg costing on average $273 (€220).

A bus is $435 (€351) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Hamburg costing on average $645 (€521).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 16m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 56m.

Train takes on average 30h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Madrid to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • iryo06071+GetJet AirlinesEW7525
    7:22 AM14h48
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    $1851One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • iryo06071+GetJet AirlinesEW7525
    7:22 AM14h48
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    $1851One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB777
    7:50 PM2h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:45 PMHamburg Airport
    $7891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:35 PM34h10
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    8:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $2201One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM31h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    12:25 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $2321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM34h15
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    6:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $2331One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06081+GetJet AirlinesEW7525
    8:22 AM13h48
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06281+GetJet AirlinesEW7525
    8:50 AM13h20
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    $1921One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK582 · SK647
    12:50 PM9h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:45 PMHamburg Airport
    $1941One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $210 (€170).

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

A bus is $63 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Hamburg costing on average $273 (€220).

A bus is $435 (€351) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Hamburg costing on average $645 (€521).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 16m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 56m.

Train takes on average 30h 31m.

The distance from Madrid to Hamburg is approximately 1111 miles (1789 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Hamburg is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, KLM, Air France, GetJet Airlines, Air Europa, Lot Polish Airlines, Airhub Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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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