How to travel from Stuttgart to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $72.

Distance: 333 miles (536 km)

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$108

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$272

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$60

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5h 42m

Average total duration

5h 12m

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5h 25m

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2h 25m

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10h 14m

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9h 44m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Stuttgart to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:45AM11h43
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
08:28PMHamburg Harburg
$651One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:15PM11h35
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
06:50AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$551One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH135 · LH22
02:30PM2h35
Stuttgart Airport
05:05PMHamburg Airport
$5581One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
04:45AM11h38
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
04:23PMHamburg Harburg
$651One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 618
02:22AM7h53
Stuttgart Hbf
10:15AMHamburg Hbf
$1021One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
06:15AM10h08
Stuttgart
04:23PMHamburg Harburg
$991One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
11:27AM11h48
Stuttgart
11:15PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$691One-way
1 transfer
SASSK658 · SK649
10:20AM4h35
Stuttgart Airport
02:55PMHamburg Airport
$2391One-way
1 transfer
SASSK668 · SK651
03:10PM3h55
Stuttgart Airport
07:05PMHamburg Airport
$2391One-way
1 transfer
SASSK668 · SK647
03:10PM7h15
Stuttgart Airport
10:25PMHamburg Airport
$3511One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Stuttgart to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Stuttgart to Hamburg, 69,01% 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Hamburg costing on average $37 (€29).

A bus is $38 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Hamburg costing on average $72 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 6m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Hamburg is approximately 333 miles (536 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Hamburg is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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