How to travel from Marseille to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €122 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €122, while a flight costs an average of €556.

Distance: 740 miles (1192 km)

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€164

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€556

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€122

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€298

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(fuel + tolls)

12h 19m

Average total duration

11h 49m

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5h 14m

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3h 14m

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25h 11m

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24h 41m

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14h 41m

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3.6 - 7.2kg

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1.2 - 3.0kg

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Air France

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The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €122.

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

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Hamburg costing on average €164.

A bus is €435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Hamburg costing on average €556.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 14m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 19m.

Bus takes on average 25h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marseille and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Marseille to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 52m faster (11h 49m by train vs 14h 41m by car) and roughly €134 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€164 vs €298). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Marseille to Hamburg

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM28h40
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    9:40 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €1091One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM28h40
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    9:40 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €1091One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2267+EurowingsLH5376
    6:05 AM3h40
    Marseille Provence Airport
    9:45 AMHamburg Airport
    €8501One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 576+TGVTGV 9583
    8:12 AM12h17
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    8:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    €2701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:00 AM27h55
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    12:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    €1151One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:00 AM28h07
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    1:07 PMHamburg Hbf
    €1151One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM25h05
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    11:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17475+EurowingsEW7429
    9:57 AM8h18
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    6:15 PMHamburg Airport
    €1871One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17473+EurowingsEW7429
    8:57 AM9h18
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    6:15 PMHamburg Airport
    €1871One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17471+EurowingsEW7429
    7:57 AM10h18
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    6:15 PMHamburg Airport
    €1871One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Marseille 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 Marseille to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €122.

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

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Hamburg costing on average €164.

A bus is €435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Hamburg costing on average €556.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 14m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 19m.

Bus takes on average 25h 11m.

The distance from Marseille to Hamburg is approximately 740 miles (1192 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Hamburg is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille 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 Marseille to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with TGV to go to Hamburg by train.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille 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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