What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Hamburg (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Hamburg (State) is to rideshare which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich to Hamburg (State)?

The fastest way to get from Munich to Hamburg (State) is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Hamburg (State)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Hamburg (State)?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Muenchen Hbf and arriving at Hamburg Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Munich to Hamburg (State)?

The distance between Munich and Hamburg (State) is 651 km. The road distance is 722.8 km.

How do I travel from Munich to Hamburg (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Munich to Hamburg (State) without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 58m and costs €140 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Munich to Hamburg (State)?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Munich to Hamburg (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Hamburg (State) bus from?

Munich to Hamburg (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Hamburg (State) train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Munich to Hamburg (State)?

The best way to get from Munich to Hamburg (State) is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Hanover, which costs €140 - €280 and takes 5h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Munich to Hamburg (State) bus arrive?

Munich to Hamburg (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Munich to Hamburg (State) train arrive?

Munich to Hamburg (State) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Hamburg (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Hamburg (State) is 723 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Munich to Hamburg (State).

How do I get a train ticket from Munich to Hamburg (State)?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Munich to Hamburg (State)?

Book your Munich to Hamburg (State) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hamburg (State)?

There are 1627+ hotels available in Hamburg (State).

Can I share a ride from Munich to Hamburg (State)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Munich and Hamburg (State). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Munich to Hamburg (State) - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Munich to Hamburg (State) by plane, train, bus, night train, car train, rideshare, or car

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Fly Munich International Airport to Hamburg Airport
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
3h 27m
€91–279
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Hamburgrideshare 721.8 km
7h 58m
€30–45
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
5h 58m
€142–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 034 / ...
11h 25m
€70–110
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 35m
€40–130
Fly Munich International Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MUC - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
4h 3m
€115–385
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane NUE - HAM
4h 49m
€137–452
Fly Munich International Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane MUC - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
5h 2m
€158–335
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
5h 35m
€113–347
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 28 / ...
6h 36m
€170–340
Car train
1. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Hamburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
8h 59m
€100–120
Drive 722.8 km
1. Drive from Munich to Hamburgcar 722.8 km
7h 19m
€106–153

Munich to Hamburg (State) by train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 650.8 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Hamburg (State), Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from München Hbf to Hamburg Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 58m.

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