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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 bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 561 miles (904 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€206 Average price | €93 Average price Cheapest | €208 Average price |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 45m Average total duration 20h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 12m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Milan to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Milan to Hamburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

You can get between Milan and Hamburg 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Hamburg from Milan is by taking a flight, which costs on average $32 (€29).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Milan to Hamburg:
Taking a flight costs $17 (€16) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $50 (€45) for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs $45 (€41) less than taking a train, which costs on average $77 (€70) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Milan to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Hamburg that take longer:
Bus takes on average 17 h 30 min.
Train takes on average 11 h 36 min.
The distance is approximately 560 miles (903 km) from Milan to Hamburg.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Hamburg is:
- 1 bus a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Milan and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Milan to Hamburg:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Most travelers board their plane from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Milan to Hamburg:
- You can take a bus from Milan to Hamburg with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $50 (€45) with FlixBus from Milan to Hamburg.
- You can take a flight from Milan to Hamburg with Eurowings, Ryanair, Alitalia, Lufthansa, SAS, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Austrian Airlines, LAER, Luxair, Vueling Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper or CityJet. Cheap tickets can be found for $32 (€29) with Ryanair from Milan to Hamburg.
- You can travel by train from Milan to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Milan to Hamburg tickets for $77 (€70) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Milan to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Hamburg with FlixBus.
Direct services to Hamburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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