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

The cheapest way to get from Kulmbach to Hamburg is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kulmbach to Hamburg is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €130 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Kulmbach and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Kulmbach to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Bayreuth central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kulmbach and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Kulmbach to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Kulmbach and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Kulmbach to Hamburg?

The distance between Kulmbach and Hamburg is 759 km. The road distance is 487.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kulmbach to Hamburg without a car is to train via Bamberg which takes 6h 11m and costs €120 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Kulmbach to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kulmbach to Hamburg bus from?

Kulmbach to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayreuth central train station.

Where do I catch the Kulmbach to Hamburg train from?

Kulmbach to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kulmbach station.

Train or bus from Kulmbach to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Kulmbach to Hamburg is to train via Bamberg which takes 6h 11m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Kulmbach to Hamburg bus arrive?

Kulmbach to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kulmbach to Hamburg train arrive?

Kulmbach to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.

Can I drive from Kulmbach to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Kulmbach to Hamburg is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Kulmbach to Hamburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Hamburg?

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There are 8 ways to get from Kulmbach to Hamburg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Bamberg
best
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Bambergtrain Re35 / ...
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Hamburg Hbftrain 28 / ...
6h 11m
€123–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 034
9h 26m
€59–90
Drive 487.6 km
1. Drive from Kulmbach to Hamburgcar 487.6 km
5h 29m
€92–132
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane NUE - HAM
5h 4m
€132–449
Train
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Coburgtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Coburg to Hamburg Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 30m
€126–258
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg to Hof Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Leipzig Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain
9h 31m
€539–647
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Bambergtrain
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
7h 4m
€134–403
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Bambergtrain
2. Take the train from Bamberg to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
6h 56m
€139–423

Kulmbach to Hamburg by train

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Distance: 759.1 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Kulmbach to Hamburg Hbf via Bamberg in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bayreuth central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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