How to travel from Wuppertal to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wuppertal to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wuppertal 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 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €57.

Distance: 200 miles (323 km)

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€57

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4h 3m

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3h 33m

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5h 43m

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5h 13m

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from Wuppertal to Hamburg

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

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2043 · ICE 784
    5:43 PM4h14
    Wuppertal Hbf
    9:57 PMHamburg Hbf
    181One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2043 · ICE 784
    5:43 PM4h14
    Wuppertal Hbf
    9:57 PMHamburg Hbf
    181One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1977 · LH2062
    1:05 PM3h25
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    4:30 PMHamburg Airport
    3111One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2041 · ICE 782
    7:43 PM4h14
    Wuppertal Hbf
    11:57 PMHamburg Hbf
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 514
    8:43 PM3h32
    Wuppertal Hbf
    12:15 AMHamburg Hbf
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 516
    6:42 PM3h33
    Wuppertal Hbf
    10:15 PMHamburg Hbf
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:25 PM6h10
    Wuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof
    11:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE1514 · DE6521
    5:50 AM6h45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:35 PMHamburg Airport
    4131One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1973 · LH2058
    8:30 AM4h00
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    12:30 PMHamburg Airport
    4551One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1983 · LH2078
    6:25 PM4h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:30 PMHamburg Airport
    4551One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Wuppertal and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Wuppertal to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €30.

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

A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wuppertal to Hamburg costing on average €57.

A bus is €146 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wuppertal to Hamburg costing on average €175.

The fastest way to travel from Wuppertal to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 3m.

Bus takes on average 5h 43m.

The distance from Wuppertal to Hamburg is approximately 200 miles (323 km).
The average frequency per day from Wuppertal to Hamburg is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Wuppertal Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Wuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wuppertal to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Wuppertal to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Wuppertal 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.
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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