How to travel from Nuremberg to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nuremberg to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €279.

Distance: 288 miles (465 km)

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€122

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€42

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€427

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6h 49m

Average total duration

6h 19m

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7h 14m

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6h 44m

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4h 30m

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1h 30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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from Nuremberg to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
02:05PM9h10
Nürnberg, ZOB
11:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:15PM8h20
Nürnberg, ZOB
07:35AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH143 · LH6
06:25AM2h40
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
09:05AMHamburg Airport
$5511One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 880
11:28AM4h29
Nuremberg Hbf
03:57PMHamburg Hbf
$701One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 882
09:28AM4h29
Nuremberg Hbf
01:57PMHamburg Hbf
$781One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 926 · ICE 882
09:31AM4h26
Nuremberg Hbf
01:57PMHamburg Hbf
$781One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:40AM10h20
Nürnberg, ZOB
12:00PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$521One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:50AM10h25
Nürnberg, ZOB
11:15AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$521One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
02:00AM10h34
Nürnberg, ZOB
12:34PMHamburg Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH147 · LH16
10:35AM3h30
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
02:05PMHamburg Airport
$5511One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH143 · LH10
06:25AM4h40
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
11:05AMHamburg Airport
$5511One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH143 · LH8
06:25AM3h40
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
10:05AMHamburg Airport
$5511One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Hamburg.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Hamburg from Nuremberg including taking a bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Hamburg from Nuremberg is a train with an average price of $16 (€14).

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

A train is $7 (€7) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $23 (€21) from Nuremberg to Hamburg.

A train is $51 (€46) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $66 (€60) from Nuremberg to Hamburg.

The fastest way from Nuremberg to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Hamburg that take longer:

Getting to Hamburg by bus takes 8 h 20 min on average.

Train takes on average 4 h 10 min.

The distance from Nuremberg to Hamburg is approximately 288 miles (464 km).

The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Hamburg is:

  • 11 buses per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Nuremberg 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 from Nuremberg to Hamburg:

  • Buses most often depart from Nuremberg at Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Hamburg at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly leave from Nuremberg Hbf and tend to arrive in Hamburg Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Nuremberg to Hamburg:

  • You can travel to Hamburg from Nuremberg by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $23 (€21) with FlixBus from Nuremberg to Hamburg.
  • You can take a flight from Nuremberg to Hamburg with Lufthansa or Eurowings. Cheap tickets can be found for $66 (€60) with Eurowings from Nuremberg to Hamburg.
  • You can travel between Nuremberg and Hamburg by train with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€14) with Deutsche Bahn from Nuremberg to Hamburg.

Yes, there are direct routes from Nuremberg to Hamburg with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Hamburg with FlixBus.
  • You'll find 4 direct trains a day to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen.

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Nuremberg to Hamburg? Many Omio customers who go from Nuremberg to Hamburg usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm. If you're looking to explore Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm from Hamburg, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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