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How to get fromHamburg to Schmalkaldenby train, bus, car, or night train

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamburg to Schmalkalden by train, bus, car, or night train

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  1. Train, bus via Göttingen

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingentrain train 25 / ...
    2. Take the train from Göttingen to Gothatrain train Re1
    3. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    6h 18m

  2. Drive 391.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamburg to Schmalkaldencar car 391.3 km
    3h 55m
    €56–81

  3. Night train, train, bus

    1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Goettingennighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Göttingen to Gothatrain train Re1
    3. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    6h 31m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    6h 34m

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  • Distance: 443.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamburg to Schmalkalden. However, you can take the train to Göttingen, take the train to Gotha, walk to Gotha, Hauptbahnhof, then take the bus to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße. Alternatively, you can drive from Hamburg to Schmalkalden in around 3h 55m.

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