How to travel from Warsaw to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. 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 $73, while a flight costs an average of $513.

Distance: 467 miles (752 km)

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Driving

$107

Average price

$73

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Cheapest

$513

Average price

$192

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 48m

Average total duration

8h 18m

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30m

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12h 31m

Average total duration

12h 1m

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30m

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5h 8m

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Fastest

3h 8m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

9h 0m

Average total duration

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

2.3 - 4.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Sas Airways

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

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $73 (€61).

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

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Hamburg costing on average $107 (€89).

A bus is $441 (€369) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Hamburg costing on average $513 (€430).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 8m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 48m.

Bus takes on average 12h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Warsaw to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 42m faster (8h 18m by train vs 9h 0m by car) and roughly $86 (€72) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($107 (€89) vs $192 (€161)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Warsaw to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM12h10
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    10:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM12h10
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    10:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO395
    9:05 AM1h35
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    10:40 AMHamburg Airport
    $3991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 440 · ICE 1274
    10:16 PM11h55
    Warsaw Central
    10:11 AMHamburg Hbf
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnEC 42 · 3357 · ICE 702
    3:00 PM9h10
    Warsaw Central
    12:10 AMHamburg Hbf
    $1091One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 40 · S7 · 73792 · 16920
    5:00 PM13h41
    Warsaw Central
    6:41 AMHamburg Hbf
    $1091One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM11h30
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    8:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM12h30
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    10:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 PM13h00
    Warszawa, Metro Politechnika 02
    10:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK2752 · SK647
    7:45 PM3h05
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    10:50 PMHamburg Airport
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK2762 · SK647
    3:05 PM7h45
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    10:50 PMHamburg Airport
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO393
    5:15 PM1h40
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    6:55 PMHamburg Airport
    $3991One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $73 (€61).

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

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Hamburg costing on average $107 (€89).

A bus is $441 (€369) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Hamburg costing on average $513 (€430).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 8m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 48m.

Bus takes on average 12h 31m.

The distance from Warsaw to Hamburg is approximately 467 miles (752 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Hamburg is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines, Euroticket, Sindbad to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Sas Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, braathens regional aviation, Turkish Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ecolines, Euroticket, Sindbad.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw 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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