There are 10 ways to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 16m
37€ - 140€
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 45m
16€ - 30€
8 alternative options
Bus via Oldenburg • 7h 45m
28€ - 35€
Rideshare • 4h 53m
23€ - 35€
Drive • 4h 22m
55€ - 85€
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Hamburg • 3h 52m
44€ - 237€
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Bremen, train • 3h 26m
99€ - 543€
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Hannover, train • 4h 16m
100€ - 488€
Train to Dusseldorf, fly to Hamburg • 5h 11m
77€ - 328€
Train to Cologne Bonn, fly to Hamburg • 5h 34m
66€ - 447€
Amsterdam to Hamburg by train
The train journey time between Amsterdam and Hamburg is around 5h 11m and covers a distance of around 485 km. The fastest train normally takes 5h 4m. Operated by Dutch Railways (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express and others, the Amsterdam to Hamburg train service departs from Amsterdam Centraal and arrives in Hamburg Hbf. Typically 49 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Amsterdam to Hamburg train schedules
Trains departing Sunday, May 16, 2021
Trains departing Monday, May 17, 2021
Trains departing Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Dutch Railways (NS)
Dutch Railways (NS)
Dutch Railways (NS)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg is to bus which costs 16€ - 30€ and takes 6h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg is to fly and train which costs 95€ - 550€ and takes 3h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Hamburg. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Osnabrueck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Hamburg is 366 km. The road distance is 468.1 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs 35€ - 140€.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Hamburg bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Hamburg train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs 35€ - 140€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 16€ - 30€ and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs 40€ - 240€ and takes 3h 52m.
- Distance: 365.9 km
- Duration: 5h 16m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Hamburg, Germany?
You can take a train from Amsterdam to Hamburg via Osnabrueck Hbf in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Hamburg 5 times a week. Tickets cost 16€ - 20€ and the journey takes 6h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 130€
Flights from Dusseldorf to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 270€
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 650€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 410€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bremen
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 650€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hannover
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 320€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Hamburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 600€
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Osnabrueck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 55€
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 24€ - 35€
- 1st Class
- 40€ - 55€
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 50€
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 22€ - 30€
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 50€
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 60€
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 24€ - 35€
- 1st Class
- 40€ - 60€
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Osnabrueck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 85€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 65€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Osnabrueck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Osnabrueck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 120€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 65€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Osnabrück central station to Hamburg central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 17€
- Website
- Flixtrain
Train from Bremen central station to Hamburg central station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 10€
- Website
- Flixtrain
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Osnabrueck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 40€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- presse@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- metronom
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- metronom
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Train from Bremen Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 110€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 110€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 40€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 40€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- 040/ 19 449
- Website
- hvv.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 45€
- Website
- HVV
- Phone
- +49 (0) 911 / 240 388 – 22
- info@bahntouristikexpress.de
- Website
- bahntouristikexpress.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- BahnTouristikExpress GmbH
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Hamburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 30€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Oldenburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 21€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Hamburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 14€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Amsterdam to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Hamburg Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Amsterdam to Hamburg bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Hamburg station.
Amsterdam to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Hamburg is 468 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Amsterdam to Hamburg.
Eurowings and KLM offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Book your Amsterdam to Hamburg train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Amsterdam to Hamburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1762+ hotels available in Hamburg. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs 6€ - 13€.