There are 8 ways to get from The Hague to Hamburg by train, bus, night bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Hengelo
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Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbf
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Take the train from Osnabrueck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from The Hague to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
6 alternative options
Train, night bus
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Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
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Take the night bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Bremen
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Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Tostedt
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Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg Hbf
Drive
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Drive from The Hague to Hamburg
Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly to Hamburg
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Take the train from Den Haag HS to Schiphol Airport
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg (HAM)
Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly to Bremen, train
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Take the train from Den Haag HS to Schiphol Airport
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen (BRE)
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Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly to Hannover, train
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Take the train from Den Haag HS to Schiphol Airport
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover (HAJ)
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Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
Train, train to Dusseldorf, fly to Hamburg
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Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
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Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
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Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM)
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Hague to Hamburg is to bus which costs €27 - €35 and takes 7h 45m.
The quickest way to get from The Hague to Hamburg is to train and fly which costs €65 - €410 and takes 3h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Hague and arriving at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from The Hague to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Den Haag Centraal and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Hengelo and Osnabrueck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between The Hague and Hamburg is 415 km. The road distance is 505.9 km.
The best way to get from The Hague to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €50 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from The Hague to Hamburg, including transfers.
The Hague to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.
The Hague to Hamburg train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Den Haag Centraal station.
The best way to get from The Hague to Hamburg is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €35 and takes 7h 45m.
- Distance: 415.2 km
- Duration: 6h 1m
What companies run services between The Hague, Netherlands and Hamburg, Germany?
You can take a train from The Hague to Hamburg via Hengelo and Osnabrueck Hbf in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB 3 times a day. Tickets cost €27 - €35 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €390
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bremen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €500
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hannover
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €270
Flights from Dusseldorf to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €260
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €23 - €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 Den Haag Centraal to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €50
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €28
- 1st Class
- €30 - €50
Train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €30
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
- 1st Class
- €22 - €30
Train from Den Haag Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10 - €24
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
- 1st Class
- €17 - €24
Train from Den Haag HS to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €19
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- 1st Class
- €14 - €19
Train from Den Haag Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10 - €25
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
- 1st Class
- €18 - €25
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €45
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
- 1st Class
- €30 - €45
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Eurobahn
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 Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Osnabrueck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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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 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €70
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 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 Tostedt
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- metronom
Train from Tostedt to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- metronom
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 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- metronom
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 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- Phone
- 040/ 19 449
- Website
- hvv.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- HVV
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).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from The Hague to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- fr.ouibus.com
Night bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Bremen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- Blablabus
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Hamburg Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
The Hague to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB station.
The Hague to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Hague to Hamburg is 506 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from The Hague to Hamburg.
Eurowings and KLM offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Book your The Hague to Hamburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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