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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Rothenburg is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Rothenburg is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Rothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Rothenburg Schützenplatz via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Görlitz Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Rothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Horka via S Spandau Bhf and Cottbus Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Rothenburg?

The distance between Hamburg and Rothenburg is 489 km. The road distance is 475.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Rothenburg without a car is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 6h 27m and costs €85 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Hamburg to Rothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Rothenburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Rothenburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Rothenburg?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Rothenburg is to train via Reinickendorf which takes 6h 27m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Hamburg to Rothenburg bus arrive?

Hamburg to Rothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Hamburg to Rothenburg train arrive?

Hamburg to Rothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Rothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Rothenburg is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Hamburg to Rothenburg.

Where can I stay near Rothenburg?

There are 374+ hotels available in Rothenburg.

Hamburg to Rothenburg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamburg to Rothenburg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Reinickendorf
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Cottbus Hbf to Horkatrain Rb
6h 27m
€87–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Görlitzbus 860
10h 8m
€49–84
Drive 475.8 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Rothenburgcar 475.8 km
4h 48m
€68–97
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane HAM - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Goerlitztrain
8h 8m
€233–439
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Goerlitztrain Rb / ...
7h 6m
€86–253
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane HAM - BER
2. Take the train from S Königs Wusterhausen Bhf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Cottbus Hbf to Horkatrain
8h 53m
€145–352

Hamburg to Rothenburg by train and bus

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Distance: 488.5 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Rothenburg, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Rothenburg Krankenhaus via S Spandau Bhf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, Cottbus Hbf, Horka, and Horka in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rothenburg Schützenplatz via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Görlitz Busbahnhof in around 10h 8m.

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