How to travel from Nice to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Nice and Hamburg is around 1,149km (714 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nice to Hamburg by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Hamburg (HAM).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated byEurowings+ 6 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Verona Viale Girolamo Cardinale then take the train to Hamburg.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance1,421km (883 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Nice to Hamburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Nice and Hamburg is around 1,149km (714 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,113km (692 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Nice and Hamburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Hamburg is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Hamburg. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord and Koeln Hbf. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and FlixTrain run train services between Nice and Hamburg. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 13h 30m, 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 Nice and Hamburg. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 23hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Hamburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 23hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Hamburg. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Hamburg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Swiss Airways and KLM fly between Nice and Hamburg. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Hamburg (HAM). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Nice to Hamburg typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Hamburg. The distance is around 1,421km (883 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Hamburg is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Hamburg

Transport options from Nice to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
€240($240)
every 15 mins1,149km (714 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
€355($355)
every 2 hours1,177km (731 miles)
Fly to Hannover (HAJ), Train4h 30m
€355($355)
hourly1,296km (805 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13h 30m
€400($400)
5 times a day1,957km (1,216 miles)
Train via Mulhouse14h 45m
€675($680)
twice daily1,799km (1,118 miles)
Bus
23hrs
€80($80)
twice daily1,522km (946 miles)
Bus and Train
23h 50m
€140($140)
once a week1,709km (1,062 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
€255($255)
on demand1,421km (883 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