How to travel from Hagen to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Hagen and Hamburg is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Hagen 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.

👋 Also check out HamburgHagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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2 similiar routes

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Train to Hamburg Hbf

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagen and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Hagen to Hamburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Hagen and Hamburg is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Hagen and Hamburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagen to Hamburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagen 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 Hagen and Hamburg. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hagen and Hamburg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, National Express, FlixTrain and Swiss Railways run train services between Hagen and Hamburg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Hagen and Hamburg. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hagen and Hamburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hagen and Hamburg. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagen to Hamburg. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM). instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Hagen and Hamburg. The distance is around 357km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagen to Hamburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hagen and Hamburg

Transport options from Hagen to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 25m
€145($145)
hourly418km (260 miles)
Train to Koeln Messe/Deutz, Fly2h 40m
€150($150)
hourly463km (288 miles)
Train to Koeln Messe/Deutz, plane3h 15m
€340($340)
hourly662km (412 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf + 3 similar
3h 10m
€90($90)
every 3 hours364km (226 miles)
Train3h 15m
€80($80)
twice daily364km (226 miles)
Train via Muenster(Westf)Hbf3h 20m
€86($86)
hourly368km (229 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf3h 30m
€195($195)
twice daily368km (229 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€23($23)
once daily401km (249 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€59($59)
on demand357km (222 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