How to travel from Hamburg to Regensburg, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Regensburg is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hamburg to Regensburg 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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Fly to Nuremberg (NUE), Train

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Regensburg central train station.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Regensburg.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance702km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Regensburg

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Regensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Hamburg and Regensburg is around 589km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Hamburg and Regensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Regensburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Regensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Regensburg. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Regensburg with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Urlaubs-Express, agilis and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Hamburg and Regensburg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 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 Hamburg and Regensburg. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Regensburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 11h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Regensburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 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 Regensburg. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Regensburg is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Regensburg. Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) and Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) 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 Regensburg. The distance is around 702km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Regensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Hamburg to Regensburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Regensburg

Transport options from Hamburg to Regensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Nuremberg (NUE), Train + 3 similar
2h 40m
€215($215)
every 3 hours589km (366 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
€185($185)
hourly726km (451 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€250($250)
every 4 hours793km (493 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, plane4h 10m
€260($260)
hourly771km (479 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€150($150)
every 20 mins694km (431 miles)
Train via Nuernberg Hbf9h 20m
€120($120)
once a week701km (435 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€45($45)
twice daily825km (513 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€95($95)
on demand702km (436 miles)

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Airports near Regensburg

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Regensburg
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Regensburg
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Regensburg