How to travel from Paris to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $482.

Distance: 464 miles (748 km)

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Driving

$187

Average price

$482

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$86

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Cheapest

$192

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 27m

Average total duration

7h 57m

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30m

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4h 53m

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2h 53m

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2h 0m

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14h 18m

Average total duration

13h 48m

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30m

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10h 15m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.2 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Sas Airways

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

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $86.

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

A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Hamburg costing on average $187.

A bus is $396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Hamburg costing on average $482.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 27m.

Bus takes on average 14h 18m.

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

The journey is about 2h 18m faster (7h 57m by train vs 10h 15m by car) and roughly $5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($187 vs $192). 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 Paris to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:05 PM17h16
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    $751One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:05 PM17h16
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    $751One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7405
    8:45 PM1h30
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:15 PMHamburg Airport
    $1731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TGVTGV 9575+Deutsche BahnICE 574
    1:52 PM8h37
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    10:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1551One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGVTGV 9561+Deutsche BahnICE 74
    7:16 AM8h13
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    3:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1791One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 9553 · ECE 4
    1:10 PM8h19
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    9:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1791One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:20 PM17h40
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    9:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 AM16h55
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    2:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 PM12h15
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    9:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $751One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4292 · DE4173
    8:25 AM7h35
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    4:00 PMHamburg Airport
    $2301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4264 · DE4173
    11:10 AM4h50
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    4:00 PMHamburg Airport
    $2661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4264 · DE4179
    11:10 AM10h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:25 PMHamburg Airport
    $2871One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Paris to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Hamburg, 45,31% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Hamburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $86.

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

A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Hamburg costing on average $187.

A bus is $396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Hamburg costing on average $482.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 27m.

Bus takes on average 14h 18m.

The distance from Paris to Hamburg is approximately 464 miles (748 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Hamburg is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Air France, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta, Condor Flugdienst, Sas Airways, KLM, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Luxair, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet, Icelandair, KLM Cityhopper, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lot Polish Airlines, Amelia, Air Serbia, ITA to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Eurostar, DSB, Intercity, EuroCity to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Air France, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Amelia.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Berlin, London, Amsterdam, Munich. 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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