How to travel from Eisenach to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Eisenach and Hamburg is around 358km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Eisenach 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Bebra Bahnhof

Take the train to Bebra Bahnhof then Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Central Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Radina VIP

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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance358km (223 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eisenach and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Eisenach to Hamburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between Eisenach and Hamburg is around 358km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Eisenach and Hamburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eisenach to Hamburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Eisenach and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Eisenach and Hamburg. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Eisenach and Hamburg with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH and FlixTrain run train services between Eisenach and Hamburg. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 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 Eisenach and Hamburg. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Eisenach and Hamburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7h 30m.

Radina VIP run regular bus services between Eisenach and Hamburg. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eisenach to Hamburg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Eisenach and Hamburg. The distance is around 358km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eisenach to Hamburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Eisenach and Hamburg

Transport options from Eisenach to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 35m
€335($335)
hourly635km (395 miles)
Train via Bebra Bahnhof + 1 similar
4hrs
€70($70)
hourly417km (259 miles)
Train4h 30m
€130($130)
5 times a week625km (389 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€100($100)
5 times a week515km (320 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€59($59)
on demand358km (223 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