There are 5 ways to get from Hamburg to Varel by train, bus, or car
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Train via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
best- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain Rs3
- Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Varel Bahnhoftrain Rs3
2h 22m€53–100Drive 159.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Hamburg to Varelcar 159.7 km
2h 27m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oldenburg central bus stationbus N44 / ...
3h 13m€42–49Train
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Varel Bahnhoftrain Rs3
2h 57m€50–71Train #2
- Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Varel Bahnhoftrain Rs3
3h 7m€51–72
Hamburg to Varel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Varel is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Varel is to train via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf which takes 2h 22m and costs €50 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Varel station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Oldenburg central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Varel. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Varel Bahnhof via Bremen Hbf and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Hamburg and Varel is 189 km. The road distance is 159.7 km.
The best way to get from Hamburg to Varel without a car is to train via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf which takes 2h 22m and costs €50 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Hamburg to Varel, including transfers.
Hamburg to Varel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.
Hamburg to Varel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Hamburg to Varel is to train via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf which takes 2h 22m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €50 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Varel, Germany?
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Varel Bahnhof via Bremen Hbf and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oldenburg central bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oldenburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Hamburg to Varel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oldenburg central bus station.
Hamburg to Varel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Varel is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Hamburg to Varel.
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