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Compare bus and train for Sønderborg to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sønderborg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sønderborg to Hamburg
Compare the available ways to get from Sønderborg to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sønderborg to Hamburg:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sønderborg to Hamburg costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€41) compared to roughly $44 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5 (-€4). The journey takes 3h 1m versus 2h 27m 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 Sønderborg to Hamburg
How to get from Sønderborg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sønderborg to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM 8h15 Sønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation) 4:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM 8h15 Sønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation) 4:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
ICL 50926 · IC 5755 · 111678:24 AM 3h58 Sønderborg Station 12:22 PM Hamburg Hbf $41 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
R 50974 · IC 5767 · 11191 · Bus RE7X8:24 PM 4h26 Sønderborg Station 12:50 AM Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB $40 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICL 50942 · IC 5759 · 1117512:24 PM 3h58 Sønderborg Station 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf $46 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICL 50934 · IC 5757 · 1117110:24 AM 3h58 Sønderborg Station 2:22 PM Hamburg Hbf $46 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sønderborg to Hamburg:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sønderborg to Hamburg costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sønderborg and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sønderborg Station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Sønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
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