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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 an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Odense to Hamburg costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€43) compared to roughly $72 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€15). The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:35 PM4h10Odense, Dannebrogsgade3:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:35 PM4h10Odense, Dannebrogsgade3:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RJ 3837:36 AM3h12Odense station10:48 AMHamburg Altona$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- R 2614 · RJ 3837:20 AM3h28Odense sygehus st10:48 AMHamburg Altona$421One-way1 transfer
- IC 70101 · IC 5751 · 111592:17 AM6h05Odense station8:22 AMHamburg Hbf$431One-way2 transfers
- Bus 14678 · IC 70101 · IC 5751 · 111591:41 AM6h41Odense sygehus st8:22 AMHamburg Hbf$431One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Odense to Hamburg:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Odense to Hamburg costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 9 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Billund Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- 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, Snälltåget, SJ, 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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