How to travel from Hamburg to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Hamburg and Glasgow is around 1,131km (702 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamburg to Glasgow by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £620($735)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Amsterdam IJmuiden then take a ferry to Newcastle upon Tyne then drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration24h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £335($395)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Glasgow by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($335).

The distance between Hamburg and Glasgow is around 1,131km (702 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 949km (590 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Hamburg and Glasgow by plane.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £280 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Glasgow is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Glasgow. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Hamburg and Glasgow. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 40m, 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 Hamburg and Glasgow. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

Union Ivkoni, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Hamburg and Glasgow. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Glasgow. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Hamburg to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hamburg to Glasgow typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hamburg to Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 3h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Glasgow is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).

How do I get from Hamburg to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Glasgow

Transport options from Hamburg to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 60m
£150($180)
every 20 mins1,365km (848 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
£280($335)
hourly1,132km (704 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Fly4h 55m
£255($305)
every 30 mins1,450km (901 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
£285($340)
hourly1,131km (702 miles)
Train
12h 40m
£620($735)
every 20 mins1,683km (1,046 miles)
Bus
18h 30m
£52($62)
3 times a week1,575km (979 miles)
Car and Ferry
24h 15m
£335($395)
once daily1,241km (771 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hamburg and Glasgow

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Airports near Glasgow

The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow