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Compare train and bus for Odense to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Odense to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Odense to Hamburg:
A bus is $22 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Odense to Hamburg costing on average $54 (€54).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Odense to Hamburg
How to get from Odense to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Odense to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
307 Snälltåget6:10 PM3h45Odense station9:55 PMHamburg Altona$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
307 Snälltåget6:10 PM3h45Odense station9:55 PMHamburg Altona$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
307 Snälltåget6:10 PM3h45Odense station9:55 PMHamburg Altona$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
ECE 11916:28 AM3h53Odense station10:21 AMHamburg Harburg$301One-way0 transfers
RJ 134637:17 AM4h34Odense station11:51 AMHamburg Harburg$301One-way0 transfers
R 4602 · ECE 11915:41 AM4h40Odense sygehus st10:21 AMHamburg Harburg$301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:35 PM4h10Odense, Dannebrogsgade3:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 AM3h45Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd)7:30 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 AM4h00Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd)8:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Odense to Hamburg:
A bus is $22 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Odense to Hamburg costing on average $54 (€54).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Odense and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Odense station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Ferries mostly depart from Rødby and arrive in Puttgarden.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Snälltåget, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Hamburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, Danish Railways (DSB).
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