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Compare train, bus, and flight for Poznan to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, while a flight costs an average of €359.
Distance: 298 miles (480 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€95 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €359 Average price | €97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg 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 Poznan to Hamburg:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Hamburg costing on average €95.
A bus is €303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Hamburg costing on average €359.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
Tickets start at around €95 compared to roughly €97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 5h 37m versus 5h 24m 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 Poznan to Hamburg
How to get from Poznan to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poznan to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:40 PM7h40Poznań, Bus Station8:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€381One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus12:40 PM7h40Poznań, Bus Station8:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SK2756 · SK16416:00 AM3h15Poznan Lawica Airport9:15 AMHamburg Airport€3591One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 430 · ICE 20743:19 AM6h52Poznań Główny10:11 AMHamburg Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
EC 430 · 4353 · ICE 6063:19 AM6h05Poznań Główny9:24 AMHamburg Hbf€481One-way2 transfers
IC 38172 · R 80385 · 5158 · S55:31 AM6h39Poznań Główny12:10 PMHamburg Hbf€651One-way4 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM11h00Poznań, Bus Station10:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€421One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain12:40 PM7h41Poznań, Bus Station8:21 PMHamburg Hbf€431One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain8:15 AM8h06Poznań, Bus Station4:21 PMHamburg Hbf€431One-way1 transfer
LO3948 · LO3976:20 PM3h55Poznan Lawica Airport10:15 PMHamburg Airport€2921One-way1 transfer
LO3942 · LO3955:45 AM4h55Poznan Lawica Airport10:40 AMHamburg Airport€2921One-way1 transfer
LO3946 · LO39712:00 PM10h15Poznan Lawica Airport10:15 PMHamburg Airport€2921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Hamburg:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Hamburg costing on average €95.
A bus is €303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Hamburg costing on average €359.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poznan and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Poznan Lawica Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Poznań Główny and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Poznań, Bus Station and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti to go to Hamburg by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
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