How to travel from Milan to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Milan to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $92, while a flight costs an average of $454.

Distance: 561 miles (904 km)

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$454

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2.7 - 5.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Hamburg is a train with an average price of $93 (€78).

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

A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Hamburg costing on average $109 (€91).

A train is $364 (€304) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Hamburg costing on average $457 (€382).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 23m.

Bus takes on average 19h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Milan to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM17h45
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    8:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM17h45
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    8:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU23949
    6:20 AM1h45
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:05 AMHamburg Airport
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 60+Deutsche BahnICE 102 · ICE 572
    7:10 AM17h20
    Milan Centrale
    12:30 AMHamburg Hbf
    $1661One-way
    2 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 178+Deutsche BahnICE 104
    10:10 AM13h06
    Milan Centrale
    11:16 PMHamburg Hbf
    $2461One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 60+Deutsche BahnICE 104
    7:10 AM16h06
    Milan Centrale
    11:16 PMHamburg Hbf
    $2461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM23h40
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $931One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 PM25h25
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    8:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $931One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM22h20
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    6:45 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1618 · KL1751
    4:50 PM15h05
    Milan Linate Airport
    7:55 AMHamburg Airport
    $1811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1684 · SK647
    3:55 PM6h55
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    10:50 PMHamburg Airport
    $2031One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1682 · KL1751
    10:10 PM9h45
    Milan Linate Airport
    7:55 AMHamburg Airport
    $2081One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Hamburg is a train with an average price of $93 (€78).

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

A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Hamburg costing on average $109 (€91).

A train is $364 (€304) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Hamburg costing on average $457 (€382).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 23m.

Bus takes on average 19h 59m.

The distance from Milan to Hamburg is approximately 561 miles (904 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Hamburg is:
  • Around 83 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Eurowings, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, KLM, Vueling, Air France, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Luxair, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, asl airlines, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Amelia, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, AJet, Turkish Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Eurowings, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Milan 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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