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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $503.
Distance: 462 miles (744 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$192 Average price | $503 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 52m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 37m Average total duration 14h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg 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 Vienna to Hamburg:
A bus is $118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Hamburg costing on average $192.
A bus is $429 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Hamburg costing on average $503.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 52m.
Bus takes on average 14h 37m.
Tickets start at around $192 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-108.06. The journey takes 10h 22m versus 9h 44m 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 Vienna to Hamburg
How to get from Vienna to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain9:15 PM17h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:55 PMHamburg Harburg$741One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain9:15 PM17h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:55 PMHamburg Harburg$741One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW77518:55 AM1h30Vienna International Airport10:25 AMHamburg Airport$2801One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 106 · EC 282+
RJ 3826:10 AM10h14Vienna Hbf4:24 PMHamburg Hbf$811One-way2 transfers- EC 106 · EC 282+RJ 3826:10 AM10h31Vienna Hbf4:41 PMHamburg Altona$811One-way2 transfers
- EC 204 · EC 278+RJ 17212:10 PM10h32Vienna Hbf10:42 PMHamburg Hbf$811One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM15h00Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$751One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain11:30 PM14h51Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:21 PMHamburg Hbf$791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM17h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz2:35 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$791One-way1 transfer
- KL1906 · KL17518:00 PM11h55Vienna International Airport7:55 AMHamburg Airport$3351One-way1 transfer
- KL1906 · KL17538:00 PM15h05Vienna International Airport11:05 AMHamburg Airport$3381One-way1 transfer
- KL1904 · KL17512:20 PM17h35Vienna International Airport7:55 AMHamburg Airport$3381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Hamburg:
A bus is $118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Hamburg costing on average $192.
A bus is $429 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Hamburg costing on average $503.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 52m.
Bus takes on average 14h 37m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB, metronom to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Luxair, Air Serbia, Vueling, TAP Portugal to go to Hamburg by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, GetJet Airlines.
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