How to travel from Hamburg to Hagen, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Hagen is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hamburg to Hagen 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Hagen Hbf.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Hagen Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hagen Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Hagen.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance356km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Hagen

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Hagen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Hamburg and Hagen is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Hamburg and Hagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Hagen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Hagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Hagen. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Hagen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom and National Express run train services between Hamburg and Hagen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Hagen. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Hagen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Hagen. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Hagen. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Hagen Hbf. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hagen is Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Hagen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Hamburg and Hagen. The distance is around 356km (221 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 Hamburg to Hagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Hagen

Transport options from Hamburg to Hagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 20m
€155($155)
hourly418km (260 miles)
Fly to Cologne Bonn (CGN), Train2h 35m
€160($160)
every 30 mins463km (288 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), train3h 20m
€345($345)
hourly662km (412 miles)
Train + 2 similar
3h 10m
€75($75)
every 20 mins364km (226 miles)
Train via Hannover Hauptbahnhof3h 35m
€90($90)
hourly393km (244 miles)
Train via Münster Hauptbahnhof3h 50m
€80($80)
every 3 hours368km (229 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€21($21)
once daily391km (243 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€59($59)
on demand356km (221 miles)

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Airports near Hagen

The following major airports near Hagen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Hagen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Hagen
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Hagen