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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a train costs an average of $544.
Distance: 502 miles (809 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$169 Average price | $131 Average price Cheapest | $555 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 7m Average total duration 23h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Hamburg:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Hamburg costing on average $169 (€137).
A bus is $425 (€346) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Hamburg costing on average $555 (€452).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 33m.
Bus takes on average 23h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Hamburg
How to get from Manchester to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM25h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1331One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM25h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1331One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW77693:45 PM1h35Manchester Airport6:20 PMHamburg Airport$1831One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM27h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1401One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain2:50 AM32h44Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:34 PMHamburg Hbf$1401One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM23h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1441One-way1 transfer
KL1028+
KL17535:55 AM4h10Manchester Airport11:05 AMHamburg Airport$2551One-way1 transfer
KL1038 · KL17518:45 PM10h10Manchester Airport7:55 AMHamburg Airport$2551One-way1 transfer
KL1036+
KL17515:30 PM13h25Manchester Airport7:55 AMHamburg Airport$2551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Hamburg:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Hamburg costing on average $169 (€137).
A bus is $425 (€346) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Hamburg costing on average $555 (€452).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 33m.
Bus takes on average 23h 37m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, easyJet, Lufthansa, KLM, Transavia France, Avion Express Malta, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Avion Express Malta.
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