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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Rothenberg is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Rothenberg is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Rothenberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Rothenberg. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkasse via Heidelberg, Betriebshof, Neckargemünd, Bahnhof and Hirschhorn, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Rothenberg?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Rothenberg. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Hirschhorn, Bahnhof via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Rothenberg?

The distance between Hamburg and Rothenberg is 594 km. The road distance is 562.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Rothenberg without a car is to bus which takes 10h 54m and costs €50 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Hamburg to Rothenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Rothenberg bus from?

Hamburg to Rothenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Rothenberg train from?

Hamburg to Rothenberg train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Rothenberg?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Rothenberg is to bus which takes 10h 54m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can train via Kassel, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Hamburg to Rothenberg bus arrive?

Hamburg to Rothenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Hamburg to Rothenberg train arrive?

Hamburg to Rothenberg train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Heidelberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Rothenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Rothenberg is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Hamburg to Rothenberg.

Where can I stay near Rothenberg?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Rothenberg.

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There are 10 ways to get from Hamburg to Rothenberg by car train, car, bus, night train, train, or plane

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Car train, drive
best
1. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
2. Drive from Frankfurt to Rothenbergcar
6h 52m
€109–131
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 20m
€44–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N33
10h 54m
€54–80
Drive 562.5 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Rothenbergcar 562.5 km
5h 15m
€83–120
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hirschhorn, Bahnhoftrain S2 / ...
7h 30m
€117–253
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hirschhorn, Bahnhoftrain S2 / ...
8h
€133–284
Fly Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hirschhorn, Bahnhoftrain
5h 48m
€97–245
Fly Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train, line 54 bus
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hirschhorn, Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the bus from Hirschhorn, Bahnhof to Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkassebus
6h 28m
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hirschhorn, Bahnhoftrain
7h 6m
€143–277
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BRE - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 14m
€131–480

Hamburg to Rothenberg by bus

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Distance: 594.5 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Rothenberg, Hesse, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 4m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Hamburg Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 7h 21m.

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