How to travel from Osnabrück to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Osnabrück to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Osnabrück to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. 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 €18, while a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 121 miles (196 km)

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€21

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€18

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€35

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2h 40m

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2h 10m

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3h 33m

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3h 3m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Osnabrück to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osnabrück to Hamburg costing on average €21.

A bus is €317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Osnabrück to Hamburg costing on average €335.

The fastest way to travel from Osnabrück to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 33m.

Flight takes on average 6h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Osnabrück and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Osnabrück to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 50m faster (2h 10m by train vs 3h 0m by car) and roughly €13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€21 vs €35). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Osnabrück to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:15 PM1h40
    Osnabrück Hbf
    6:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:15 PM1h40
    Osnabrück Hbf
    6:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:15 PM1h40
    Osnabrück Hbf
    6:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:15 PM1h53
    Osnabrück Hbf
    7:08 PMHamburg Hbf
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:15 AM1h40
    Osnabrück Hbf
    12:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:15 AM1h52
    Osnabrück Hbf
    1:07 PMHamburg Hbf
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM3h25
    Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    9:40 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 AM7h10
    Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    3:35 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM5h30
    Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    11:50 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    461One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2143 · LH2054
    6:05 AM3h55
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    10:00 AMHamburg Airport
    3121One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2143 · LH2056
    6:05 AM5h25
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    11:30 AMHamburg Airport
    3451One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2135 · LH2060
    8:50 AM5h40
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    2:30 PMHamburg Airport
    4201One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Osnabrück and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Osnabrück to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osnabrück to Hamburg costing on average €21.

A bus is €317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Osnabrück to Hamburg costing on average €335.

The fastest way to travel from Osnabrück to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 33m.

Flight takes on average 6h 17m.

The distance from Osnabrück to Hamburg is approximately 121 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Osnabrück to Hamburg is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Osnabrück and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Osnabrück to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Osnabrück Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Osnabrück to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Osnabrück to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Osnabrück to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.
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