How to travel from Mechelen to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mechelen to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $128.

Distance: 292 miles (471 km)

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Bus
Flight

$159

Average price

$66

Average price

Cheapest

$279

Average price

7h 3m

Average total duration

6h 33m

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30m

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8h 50m

Average total duration

8h 20m

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30m

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4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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BlaBlaCar

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Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

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from Mechelen to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
12:14PM7h01
Mechelen
07:15PMHamburg
$1481One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
12:14PM7h01
Mechelen
07:15PMHamburg
$1481One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
12:14PM7h01
Mechelen
07:15PMHamburg
$1481One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
02:14PM7h01
Mechelen
09:15PMHamburg
$1481One-way
2 transfers
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
03:58PM7h18
Mechelen
11:16PMHamburg
$1481One-way
2 transfers
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
08:14PM12h04
Mechelen
08:18AMHamburg
$1481One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mechelen 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 Mechelen to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mechelen and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mechelen to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Hamburg costing on average $73 (€59).

A bus is $90 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mechelen to Hamburg costing on average $128 (€104).

The fastest way to travel from Mechelen to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 48m.

Bus takes on average 10h 5m.

The distance from Mechelen to Hamburg is approximately 292 miles (471 km).
The average frequency per day from Mechelen to Hamburg is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mechelen 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 Mechelen to Hamburg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mechelen to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Mechelen to Hamburg:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Mechelen 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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