What is the cheapest way to get from Helgoland (Island) to Hamburg?

The cheapest way to get from Helgoland (Island) to Hamburg is to ferry which costs €65 - €85 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helgoland (Island) to Hamburg?

The fastest way to get from Helgoland (Island) to Hamburg is to ferry which takes 3h 45m and costs €65 - €85.

Is there a direct ferry between Helgoland (Island) and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Heligoland and arriving at Hamburg. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Helgoland (Island) to Hamburg?

The distance between Helgoland (Island) and Hamburg is 170 km.

How do I travel from Helgoland (Island) to Hamburg without a car?

The best way to get from Helgoland (Island) to Hamburg without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 45m and costs €65 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Helgoland (Island) to Hamburg?

The ferry from Heligoland to Hamburg takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1656+ hotels available in Hamburg.

Helgoland (Island) to Hamburg - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Helgoland (Island) to Hamburg by ferry or train

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Heligoland to Hamburgferry
3h 45m
€65–85
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Helgoland Katamaran to Cuxhaven Alte Liebeferry Kat
2. Take the train from Cuxhaven to Hamburg Hbftrain Re
4h 1m

Helgoland (Island) to Hamburg by ferry

14Weekly Ferries

3h 45mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.4 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Helgoland (Island), Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?

FRS Helgoline operates a ferry from Heligoland to Hamburg once daily. Tickets cost €66–82 and the journey takes 3h 45m. FRS Helgoline GmbH & Co KG also services this route once daily.

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