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Compare train and bus for Varel to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varel to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Varel to Hamburg:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varel to Hamburg costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 45m by bus vs 2h 46m by car) and save roughly $0.40 (€0.33) compared to fuel and tolls ($30 (€24) vs $30 (€25)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Varel to Hamburg
How to get from Varel to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varel to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 PM2h30Varel10:15 PMHamburg$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:45 PM2h30Varel10:15 PMHamburg$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:45 PM2h30Varel10:15 PMHamburg$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Varel to Hamburg:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varel to Hamburg costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varel and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Varel station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Oldenburg, ZOB and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with metronom, Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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