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Compare train and bus for Schleswig to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schleswig to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Schleswig to Hamburg
Compare the available ways to get from Schleswig to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schleswig to Hamburg:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schleswig to Hamburg costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 1h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $39 (€33) compared to roughly $23 (€20) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Schleswig to Hamburg
How to get from Schleswig to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schleswig to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:05 AM 2h25 Schleswig 10:30 AM Hamburg $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 AM 2h25 Schleswig 10:30 AM Hamburg $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 AM 2h25 Schleswig 10:30 AM Hamburg $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:05 AM 2h25 Schleswig 9:30 AM Hamburg $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schleswig to Hamburg:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schleswig to Hamburg costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schleswig and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Schleswig station and arrive in Hamburg Altona.
- Buses mostly depart from Schleswig, Gottorfer Damm and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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