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Compare bus, train, and flight for Utrecht to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 228 miles (368 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$82 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Hamburg:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Hamburg costing on average $82 (€65).
A bus is $223 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Hamburg costing on average $270 (€215).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Utrecht to Hamburg
How to get from Utrecht to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
511112:50 PM7h15Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)10:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
511112:50 PM7h15Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)10:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EW70618:15 AM0h55Dusseldorf Airport9:10 AMHamburg Airport$2411One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 1735 · 20369 · ICE 61210:37 AM5h55Utrecht Centraal4:32 PMHamburg Hbf$1271One-way2 transfers
IC 1727 · 20365 · ICE 6148:37 AM5h55Utrecht Centraal2:32 PMHamburg Hbf$1271One-way2 transfers
IC 1741 · ICE 147 · ICE 20012:07 PM5h25Utrecht Centraal5:32 PMHamburg Hbf$1381One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 AM11h05Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A9:40 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM12h20Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A7:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM9h15Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A7:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$461One-way1 transfer
EW70675:00 PM0h55Dusseldorf Airport5:55 PMHamburg Airport$2411One-way0 transfers
EW90386:05 PM0h55Dusseldorf Airport7:00 PMHamburg Airport$3191One-way0 transfers
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AF17107:25 AM6h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol2:15 PMHamburg Airport$3151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Hamburg:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Hamburg costing on average $82 (€65).
A bus is $223 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Hamburg costing on average $270 (€215).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Centraal Station and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, KLM to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
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