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How to get fromDenmark to Hamburgby train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Denmark to Hamburg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Altona

    best
    1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg-Altonatrain train Rj
    4h 36m
    €41–43

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus bus N74 / ...
    6h 15m
    €31–48

  3. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain night train 301
    6h 8m
    €50–140

  4. Drive  466.8 km

    1. Drive from Copenhagen to Hamburgcar car 466.8 km
    4h 22m
    €87–125

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain train Ece / ...
    4h 51m
    €35–150

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Oesterport to Hamburg Hbftrain train Rj
    6h 38m
    €42–43

  7. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain train
    2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane CPH - HAM
    2h 49m
    €84–307

Denmark to Hamburg by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Denmark and Hamburg, Germany?

Danish Railways (DSB) operates a train from København H to Hamburg-Altona every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a day. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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