How to travel from Aarhus to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Aarhus and Hamburg is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aarhus to Hamburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Dammtor.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance336km (209 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Hamburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Aarhus and Hamburg is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Aarhus and Hamburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Hamburg is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Hamburg. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aarhus and Hamburg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 20m.

Danish Railways and Swedish Railways run train services between Aarhus and Hamburg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aarhus and Hamburg. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aarhus and Hamburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 5hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aarhus and Hamburg. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aarhus to Hamburg. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Dammtor. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hamburg is Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Hamburg. Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) and Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aarhus and Hamburg. The distance is around 336km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Hamburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Hamburg

Transport options from Aarhus to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€45($45)
4 times a day400km (249 miles)
Train via Odense St.5h 35m
€63($63)
once daily503km (313 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€23($23)
every 4 hours379km (235 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€70($70)
on demand336km (209 miles)

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Airports near Hamburg

The following major airports near Hamburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Hamburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hamburg
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Hamburg