How to travel from Manchester to Hamburg

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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 an average ticket price of €138 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €138, while a flight costs an average of €388.

Distance: 502 miles (809 km)

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€388

Average price

€138

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Cheapest

€91

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4h 53m

Average total duration

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2h 53m

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24h 5m

Average total duration

23h 35m

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30m

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14h 50m

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2.4 - 4.8kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €138.

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

A bus is €251 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Hamburg costing on average €388.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 57m sooner (2h 53m by flight vs 14h 50m by car). Tickets start at around €388 compared to roughly €91 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Manchester to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM29h20
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    6:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €1221One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM29h20
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    6:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €1221One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2184 · SN2623
    6:05 AM3h45
    Manchester Airport
    10:50 AMHamburg Airport
    €3081One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 AM27h50
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €1251One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2:50 AM32h31
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    12:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    €1251One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:20 AM35h01
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    12:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    €1311One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1371 · BA962
    8:05 PM12h35
    Manchester Airport
    9:40 AMHamburg Airport
    €2641One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1038 · KL1751
    8:50 PM10h05
    Manchester Airport
    7:55 AMHamburg Airport
    €2811One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH947 · LH2
    6:05 PM13h00
    Manchester Airport
    8:05 AMHamburg Airport
    €2871One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €138.

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

A bus is €251 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Hamburg costing on average €388.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 5m.

The distance from Manchester to Hamburg is approximately 502 miles (809 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Hamburg is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester 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 easyJet, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta, Sas Airways, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Air Baltic, Loganair, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Hamburg:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, London, Amsterdam. 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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