How to travel from Münster to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Münster to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $11.

Distance: 149 miles (241 km)

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Bus
Driving

$42

Average price

$28

Average price

Cheapest

$52

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 25m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Münster to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Hamburg costing on average $42 (€34).

A bus is $383 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Hamburg costing on average $411 (€328).

The fastest way to travel from Münster to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 47m.

Flight takes on average 4h 17m.

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

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from Münster to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:20 PM4h00
    Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
    7:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:20 PM4h00
    Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
    7:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:48 AM2h28
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    1:16 PMHamburg Harburg
    $831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 206
    8:56 AM2h36
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    11:32 AMHamburg Hbf
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:48 AM2h40
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    1:28 PMHamburg Hbf
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn14711 · ICE 206
    8:43 AM2h49
    Münster-Mecklenbeck
    11:32 AMHamburg Hbf
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:55 AM4h05
    Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
    9:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 AM10h45
    Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
    8:40 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:25 AM13h55
    Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
    2:20 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    $1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticLH2137+LufthansaLH2062
    1:15 PM3h15
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    4:30 PMHamburg Airport
    $6571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticLH2143+LufthansaLH2054
    6:05 AM3h55
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    10:00 AMHamburg Airport
    $6541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticLH2139+EurowingsLH5380
    5:20 PM4h45
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    10:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $6541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Münster 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 Münster to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Münster and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Münster to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Hamburg costing on average $42 (€34).

A bus is $383 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Hamburg costing on average $411 (€328).

The fastest way to travel from Münster to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 47m.

Flight takes on average 4h 17m.

The distance from Münster to Hamburg is approximately 149 miles (241 km).
The average frequency per day from Münster to Hamburg is:
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster 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 Münster to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Münster to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Münster to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Münster 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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