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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Kulmbach is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Kulmbach is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Kulmbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße via Bayreuth, Goethestraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Kulmbach?

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

How far is it from Hamburg to Kulmbach?

The distance between Hamburg and Kulmbach is 759 km. The road distance is 487.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Kulmbach without a car is to train via Bamberg which takes 5h 56m and costs €130 - €320.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Kulmbach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Kulmbach train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Kulmbach?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Kulmbach is to train via Bamberg which takes 5h 56m and costs €130 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Hamburg to Kulmbach bus arrive?

Hamburg to Kulmbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayreuth central train station.

Where does the Hamburg to Kulmbach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Kulmbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Kulmbach is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Hamburg to Kulmbach.

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

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

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Train via Bamberg
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bambergtrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Kulmbachtrain Re35 / ...
5h 56m
€131–311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Bayreuth central train stationbus 034
9h 20m
€59–88
Drive 487.7 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Kulmbachcar 487.7 km
5h 27m
€72–104
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane HAM - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kulmbachtrain
6h 57m
€128–417
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Coburg, Bahnhof/ ZOBtrain 91
2. Take the train from Coburg to Kulmbachtrain Rb
6h 22m
€129–273
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Leipzig Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Kulmbachtrain
8h 45m
€538–631
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
4. Take the train from Bamberg to Kulmbachtrain
6h 54m
€135–373
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAM - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kulmbachtrain
7h 15m
€142–502

Hamburg to Kulmbach by train

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Distance: 759.1 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Kulmbach via Bamberg in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Bayreuth central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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