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

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Hamburg is to night train which costs €40 - €120 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Hamburg is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Ettlingen and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Ettlingen to Hamburg station. However, there are services departing from Ettlingen Rathaus and arriving at Hamburg central bus station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Ettlingen and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Ettlingen Stadt and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Ettlingen to Hamburg?

The distance between Ettlingen and Hamburg is 657 km. The road distance is 616.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €35 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Ettlingen to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Hamburg bus from?

Ettlingen to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Hamburg train from?

Ettlingen to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ettlingen to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Hamburg is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €35 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Ettlingen to Hamburg bus arrive?

Ettlingen to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

Where does the Ettlingen to Hamburg train arrive?

Ettlingen to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ettlingen to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Hamburg is 616 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Ettlingen to Hamburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamburg?

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Ettlingen to Hamburg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ettlingen to Hamburg by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
5h 56m
€35–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
10h 36m
€88–141
Night train
1. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 49m
€40–120
Drive 616.1 km
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Hamburgcar 616.1 km
5h 8m
€88–127
Car train
1. Take the car train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
7h 45m
€96–121
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
4h 19m
€101–312
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
5h 3m
€102–295
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STR - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
5h 9m
€119–498

Ettlingen to Hamburg by train

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Distance: 656.8 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €110–500 and the journey takes 4h 52m. Nightjet also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Hamburg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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