How to travel from Vienna to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $115.

Distance: 462 miles (744 km)

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$148

Average price

$217

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$79

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Cheapest

11h 58m

Average total duration

11h 28m

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5h 17m

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2h 17m

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14h 40m

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14h 10m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.7 - 1.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Vienna to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

ArdaTur6624395
07:40AM14h55
Wien
10:35PMHamburg Hbf
$771One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ArdaTur6624395
07:40AM14h55
Wien
10:35PMHamburg Hbf
$771One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW7751
08:45AM1h35
Vienna International Airport
10:20AMHamburg Airport
$2731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 206 · EC 280+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 176+ÖBB | ICEICE 1904
08:10AM11h01
Vienna Hbf
07:11PMHamburg Hbf
$981One-way
3 transfers
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 206 · EC 280+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 176+ÖBB | ICEICE 1904
08:10AM11h14
Vienna Hbf
07:24PMHamburg Altona
$981One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJX 766 · ICE 116 · ICE 784
11:28AM10h16
Vienna Hbf
09:44PMHamburg Harburg
$1721One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM14h30
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
01:00AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$861One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:30PM14h15
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
02:45AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$861One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:00PM15h15
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
04:15AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$871One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW2757 · EW7041
08:45AM3h20
Vienna International Airport
12:05PMHamburg Airport
$1871One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW2757 · EW7047
08:45AM4h35
Vienna International Airport
01:20PMHamburg Airport
$1871One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9751 · EW9036
09:35AM6h25
Vienna International Airport
04:00PMHamburg Airport
$1871One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Vienna to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Vienna to Hamburg, 71,21% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Vienna to Hamburg, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $50 (€40).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Hamburg costing on average $68 (€54).

A bus is $64 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Hamburg costing on average $115 (€91).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 42m.

Bus takes on average 13h 4m.

The distance from Vienna to Hamburg is approximately 462 miles (744 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Hamburg is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna 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 Vienna to Hamburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Ourbus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Condor, KLM, airmax, LAER, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Ourbus.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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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