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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Kalkar is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Kalkar is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Kalkar?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Kalkar. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Kalkar Markt via Nijmegen Centraal Station and Kleve Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Kalkar?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Kalkar. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Empel-Rees via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Kalkar?

The distance between Hamburg and Kalkar is 441 km. The road distance is 377.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Kalkar without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €85 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Hamburg to Kalkar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Kalkar bus from?

Hamburg to Kalkar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Kalkar train from?

Hamburg to Kalkar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Kalkar?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Kalkar is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Hamburg to Kalkar bus arrive?

Hamburg to Kalkar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Arnhem Central Station.

Where does the Hamburg to Kalkar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Kalkar?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Kalkar is 378 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Hamburg to Kalkar.

Where can I stay near Kalkar?

There are 639+ hotels available in Kalkar.

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamburg to Kalkar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Empel-Reestrain Re
5h 1m
€89–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Arnhem Central Stationbus N770
6h 54m
€39–70
Drive 377.9 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Kalkarcar 377.9 km
3h 28m
€54–78
Fly, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Empel-Reestrain
4h 37m
€113–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Empel-Reestrain Re
7h 5m

Hamburg to Kalkar by train and bus

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Distance: 441 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Kalkar Markt via Oberhausen Hbf, Empel-Rees, and Rees Empel Bf in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Arnhem Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h.

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