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

The cheapest way to get from Harz to Hamburg is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harz to Hamburg is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Harz and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Harz to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Bad Harzburg and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Harz to Hamburg?

The distance between Harz and Hamburg is 304 km. The road distance is 244.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Harz to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Harz to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harz to Hamburg train from?

Harz to Hamburg train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Bad Harzburg station.

Where does the Harz to Hamburg train arrive?

Harz to Hamburg train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Can I drive from Harz to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Harz to Hamburg is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Harz to Hamburg.

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1630+ hotels available in Hamburg.

Harz to Hamburg - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 264 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bad Harzburg to Hannover Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
3h 31m
€144–303
Drive 244.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Harz to Hamburgcar 244.4 km
3h 3m
€36–52
Line 264 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Schierke, Cafe Winkler to Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhofbus 264
2. Take the train from Wernigerode Hbf to Vienenburg, Bahnhoftrain Re4 / ...
3. Take the train from Vienenburg to Braunschweig Hbftrain Rb
4. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 57
5h 6m
€52–163
Train via Buchholz(Nordheide)
1. Take the train from Goslar to Hannover Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Buchholztrain Rb38
6h 4m
€74–170

Harz to Hamburg by bus and train

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 304.4 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Harz to Hamburg Hbf via Bad Harzburg, Hannover Hbf, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 31m.

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