How to travel from Marseille to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Marseille and Hamburg is around 1,235km (767 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille to Hamburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Hamburg (HAM).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated byLufthansa+ 9 others

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Train via Paris Gare De Lyon

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Koeln Hbf and then to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels South and then to Hamburg central bus station.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance1,487km (924 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Hamburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 23h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Marseille and Hamburg is around 1,235km (767 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,190km (739 miles)

It takes around 11h 25m to get from Marseille and Hamburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Hamburg is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Hamburg. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, Thalys, Swiss Railways and FlixTrain run train services between Marseille and Hamburg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 25m, 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 Marseille and Hamburg. It typically takes around 23h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brussels South. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Hamburg. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Hamburg. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to Hamburg. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to Hamburg typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Hamburg (HAM).

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 Marseille and Hamburg. The distance is around 1,487km (924 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Hamburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Hamburg

Transport options from Marseille to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
€205($205)
5 times a day1,235km (767 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
€330($330)
5 times a day1,261km (783 miles)
Fly to Hannover (HAJ), Train4h 40m
€310($310)
5 times a day1,436km (892 miles)
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon + 2 similar
10h 50m
€370($370)
5 times a day1,734km (1,078 miles)
Train11h 25m
€280($280)
once daily1,534km (953 miles)
Train via Genève14h 10m
€545($545)
twice daily1,560km (969 miles)
Bus
23h 35m
€95($95)
once daily1,739km (1,080 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
€265($265)
on demand1,487km (924 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