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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 $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Odense to Hamburg
Compare the available ways to get from Odense to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Odense to Hamburg:
A bus is $35 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Odense to Hamburg costing on average $72 (€61).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€61) compared to roughly $70 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1 (-€1). The journey takes 3h 50m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 70113 · IC 5753 · 111635:31 AM4h50Odense station10:21 AMHamburg Hbf$411One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
IC 70113 · IC 5753 · 111635:31 AM4h50Odense station10:21 AMHamburg Hbf$411One-way2 transfers
Fastest
RJ 3837:36 AM3h12Odense station10:48 AMHamburg Altona$1011One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 70101 · IC 5751 · 111592:53 AM5h29Odense station8:22 AMHamburg Hbf$421One-way2 transfers
R 4678 · IC 70101 · IC 5751 · 1115912:41 AM7h41Odense sygehus st8:22 AMHamburg Hbf$421One-way3 transfers
IC 50169 · IC 5767 · Bus RE 7X · 112937:31 PM6h00Odense station1:31 AMHamburg Hbf$541One-way3 transfers
FlixBus11:35 PM4h10Odense, Dannebrogsgade3:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$991One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Odense to Hamburg:
A bus is $35 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Odense to Hamburg costing on average $72 (€61).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 11 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 to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, SJ to go to Hamburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget.
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