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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Unkel is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Unkel is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Unkel?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Unkel. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Unkel Bahnhof via Troisdorf Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Unkel?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Unkel. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Oberwinter via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Unkel?

The distance between Hamburg and Unkel is 483 km. The road distance is 457.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Unkel without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €90 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Hamburg to Unkel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Unkel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Unkel train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Unkel?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Unkel is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Hamburg to Unkel bus arrive?

Hamburg to Unkel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Hamburg to Unkel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Unkel?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Unkel is 457 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Hamburg to Unkel.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Oberwintertrain Re
4h 51m
€91–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
8h 53m
€41–69
Drive 457.3 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Unkelcar 457.3 km
3h 57m
€68–97
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Oberwintertrain
4h 8m
Train via Hamburg Central Station
1. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Cologne Central Stationtrain Flx20
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Oberwintertrain Re
4h 58m
€43–60
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Oberwintertrain
4h 32m
€123–293

Hamburg to Unkel by train

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Distance: 483.5 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Oberwinter via Koeln Hbf in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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