How to travel from Tallinn to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Tallinn to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tallinn to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $136 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $136, while a flight costs an average of $694.

Distance: 690 miles (1111 km)

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$694

Average price

$136

Average price

Cheapest

$323

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 35m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

28h 31m

Average total duration

28h 1m

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30m

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20h 46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.3 - 6.7kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

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Air Baltic

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

The cheapest way to travel from Tallinn to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $136 (€114).

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

A bus is $559 (€469) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tallinn to Hamburg costing on average $694 (€583).

The fastest way to travel from Tallinn to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 35m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tallinn and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Tallinn 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 17h 11m sooner (3h 35m by flight vs 20h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $694 (€583) compared to roughly $323 (€271) 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 Tallinn to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 PM29h30
    Tallinn, Bussijaam
    12:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 PM29h30
    Tallinn, Bussijaam
    12:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticBT362 · BT251
    5:35 AM3h35
    Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport
    8:10 AMHamburg Airport
    $2701One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM30h15
    Tallinn, Bussijaam
    8:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:20 PM30h40
    Tallinn, Passenger Port (D-Terminal)
    8:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:05 AM28h16
    Tallinn, Bussijaam
    10:21 AMHamburg Hbf
    $1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1771 · SK2645
    7:00 AM7h05
    Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport
    1:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $2021One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO788 · LO397
    6:25 PM4h50
    Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport
    10:15 PMHamburg Airport
    $2321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO786 · LO393
    2:20 PM5h30
    Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport
    6:50 PMHamburg Airport
    $2321One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Tallinn 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 Tallinn to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Tallinn and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Tallinn to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $136 (€114).

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

A bus is $559 (€469) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tallinn to Hamburg costing on average $694 (€583).

The fastest way to travel from Tallinn to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 35m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 31m.

The distance from Tallinn to Hamburg is approximately 690 miles (1111 km).
The average frequency per day from Tallinn to Hamburg is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tallinn 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 Tallinn to Hamburg:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Vuosaari Harbour (Hansa Terminal) and arrive in Port of Travemünde.
  • Buses mostly depart from Tallinn, Bussijaam and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Flights mostly depart from Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tallinn to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Cityjet, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Air France, KLM to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tallinn to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Tallinn 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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