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Compare train, bus, and flight for Metz to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Metz to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $484.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $484 Average price | $165 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Hamburg:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Hamburg costing on average $165.
A bus is $407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Hamburg costing on average $484.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $140 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $64. The journey takes 12h 52m versus 7h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Metz to Hamburg
How to get from Metz to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Metz to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM11h45Metz, Gare routière6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM11h45Metz, Gare routière6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE41817:55 AM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport9:00 AMHamburg Airport$1971One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain7:10 AM15h11Metz, Gare routière10:21 PMHamburg Hbf$1421One-way2 transfers 
TER 23807 · 88851 · 4116 · ICE 703:38 PM7h51Metz-Ville11:29 PMHamburg Hbf$1821One-way3 transfers- TER 88839 · 4110 · ICE 57612:35 PM7h57Metz-Ville8:32 PMHamburg Hbf$1821One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM14h30Metz, Gare routière11:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain9:40 PM15h27Metz, Gare routière1:07 PMHamburg Hbf$651One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain9:40 PM15h15Metz, Gare routière12:55 PMHamburg Harburg$661One-way2 transfers
LH5643+
LH302:35 PM5h30Luxembourg Airport8:05 PMHamburg Airport$2081One-way1 transfer- LH26+LH56432:35 PM3h30Luxembourg Airport6:05 PMHamburg Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
- LH10+LH56476:30 AM3h35Luxembourg Airport10:05 AMHamburg Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Hamburg:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Hamburg costing on average $165.
A bus is $407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Hamburg costing on average $484.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Danish Air Transport, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Hamburg by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Luxair, Danish Air Transport.
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