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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€122 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €427 Average price |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Nuremberg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.

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.
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