What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Hamburg?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Hamburg is to rideshare which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Hamburg?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Hamburg is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Aachen to Hamburg?

The distance between Aachen and Hamburg is 470 km. The road distance is 468.5 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Hamburg without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Hamburg without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 5h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Hamburg?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Aachen to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Hamburg bus from?

Aachen to Hamburg bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Hamburg train from?

Aachen to Hamburg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Aachen to Hamburg is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 5h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Aachen to Hamburg bus arrive?

Aachen to Hamburg bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Aachen to Hamburg train arrive?

Aachen to Hamburg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Hamburg is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Aachen to Hamburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Hamburg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Hamburg?

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Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1649+ hotels available in Hamburg.

Can I share a ride from Aachen to Hamburg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and Hamburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Aachen to Hamburg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 9 ways to get from Aachen to Hamburg by train, bus, car, plane, train (Eurostar), or rideshare

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Train via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
5h 9m
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Aachen to Hamburgrideshare 467.5 km
5h 4m
€15–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a / ...
7h 9m
Drive 468.5 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Hamburgcar 468.5 km
4h 15m
€67–97
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
4h 10m
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
5h 30m
€92–393
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Drf
6h 31m
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
4h 14m
€119–376
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
5h 10m
€123–380

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) flights

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Distance: 470.5 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen West to Hamburg Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Münster-Mitte and Münster bus stop in around 7h 9m.

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