How to travel from Rome to Hamburg

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Rome to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €40, while a flight costs an average of €423.

Distance: 815 miles (1312 km)

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€423

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€40

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€119

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€209

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5h 48m

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3h 48m

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17h 36m

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17h 6m

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30m

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25h 31m

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25h 1m

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17h 46m

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3.9 - 7.9kg

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1.3 - 3.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Hamburg is a train with an average price of €40.

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

A train is €79 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Hamburg costing on average €119.

A train is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Hamburg costing on average €423.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 48m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 36m.

Bus takes on average 25h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Hamburg including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 13h 58m sooner (3h 48m by flight vs 17h 46m by car). Tickets start at around €423 compared to roughly €209 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Rome to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Italo8954+Deutsche BahnRJ 82 · ICE 1080
    7:25 AM23h17
    Rome Termini
    6:42 AMHamburg Hbf
    €601One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Italo8954+Deutsche BahnRJ 82 · ICE 1080
    7:25 AM23h17
    Rome Termini
    6:42 AMHamburg Hbf
    €601One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7887
    3:05 PM2h20
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    5:25 PMHamburg Airport
    €701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Italo8954+Deutsche BahnRJ 82 · ICE 1080
    7:25 AM23h17
    Rome Termini
    6:42 AMHamburg Hbf
    €601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Italo9968+Deutsche BahnRJ 82 · ICE 1080
    7:05 AM23h37
    Rome Termini
    6:42 AMHamburg Hbf
    €601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Italo8924+Deutsche BahnRJ 82 · ICE 1080
    6:55 AM23h47
    Rome Termini
    6:42 AMHamburg Hbf
    €601One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM26h55
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    8:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €941One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:30 AM26h51
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    €951One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:50 PM32h55
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    8:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    €971One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22990
    12:20 PM2h30
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2:50 PMHamburg Airport
    €861One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6103 · VY1820
    9:25 PM13h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:30 AMHamburg Airport
    €1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6105 · VY1820
    5:55 PM16h35
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:30 AMHamburg Airport
    €1321One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Hamburg including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Hamburg is a train with an average price of €40.

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

A train is €79 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Hamburg costing on average €119.

A train is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Hamburg costing on average €423.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 48m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 36m.

Bus takes on average 25h 31m.

The distance from Rome to Hamburg is approximately 815 miles (1312 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Hamburg is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Icelandair, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Amelia, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Sas Airways, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, ITA, Aegean Airlines, easyJet to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Hamburg:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, London, Amsterdam. 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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