How to travel from Munich to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich 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 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $130.

Distance: 381 miles (614 km)

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Driving

$83

Average price

$313

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$64

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Cheapest

$134

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 42m

Average total duration

8h 12m

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5h 7m

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2h 7m

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3h 0m

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9h 54m

Average total duration

9h 24m

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8h 17m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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1.8 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.5kg

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Lufthansa

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

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Hamburg costing on average $83 (€68).

A bus is $249 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Hamburg costing on average $313 (€253).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 12m.

Bus takes on average 9h 24m.

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

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from Munich to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:25 PM11h15
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:25 PM11h15
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    7:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2050
    6:45 AM1h15
    Munich Airport
    8:00 AMHamburg Airport
    $1801One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 582 · 4440+metronom81958
    7:13 PM10h44
    Munich Hbf
    5:57 AMHamburg Hbf
    $851One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1502 · ICE 900
    6:20 PM6h42
    Munich Hbf
    1:02 AMHamburg Hbf
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 784
    4:06 PM6h30
    Munich Hbf
    10:36 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM11h50
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    11:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:25 PM13h09
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    12:34 PMHamburg Hbf
    $781One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:00 PM13h34
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    12:34 PMHamburg Hbf
    $781One-way
    2 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7173
    4:30 PM1h20
    Munich Airport
    5:50 PMHamburg Airport
    $1601One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2080
    7:45 AM1h15
    Munich Airport
    9:00 AMHamburg Airport
    $1801One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2068
    5:25 PM1h15
    Munich Airport
    6:40 PMHamburg Airport
    $1801One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Munich to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Hamburg, 91,40% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Munich to Hamburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Hamburg costing on average $83 (€68).

A bus is $249 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Hamburg costing on average $313 (€253).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 12m.

Bus takes on average 9h 24m.

The distance from Munich to Hamburg is approximately 381 miles (614 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Hamburg is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Sas Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, metronom, FlixTrain, Snälltåget to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Snälltåget.
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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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