How to travel from Nantes to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $150 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $150, while a flight costs an average of $565.

Distance: 671 miles (1080 km)

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$565

Average price

$150

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Cheapest

$323

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5h 1m

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3h 1m

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19h 58m

Average total duration

19h 28m

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13h 39m

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3.2 - 6.5kg

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1.1 - 2.7kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $150 (€123).

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

A bus is $416 (€343) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Hamburg costing on average $565 (€466).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nantes and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Nantes to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 38m sooner (3h 1m by flight vs 13h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $565 (€466) compared to roughly $323 (€266) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Nantes to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:40 PM23h15
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    12:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    $981One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:40 PM23h15
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    12:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    $981One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1422 · KL1757
    2:25 PM3h25
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    5:50 PMHamburg Airport
    $6491One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:40 PM23h27
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    1:07 PMHamburg Hbf
    $981One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 PM19h20
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    9:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 AM20h55
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    6:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY2973 · VY1820
    11:10 PM11h15
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    10:25 AMHamburg Airport
    $1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1422 · KL1751
    2:25 PM17h30
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    7:55 AMHamburg Airport
    $2371One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12472 · 5460+British AirwaysBA313 · BA962
    3:04 PM18h46
    Nantes station
    9:50 AMHamburg Airport
    $2571One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nantes 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 Nantes to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nantes and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $150 (€123).

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

A bus is $416 (€343) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Hamburg costing on average $565 (€466).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 58m.

The distance from Nantes to Hamburg is approximately 671 miles (1080 km).
The average frequency per day from Nantes to Hamburg is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes 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 Nantes to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Air France, Iberia to go to Hamburg by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Nantes 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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