How to travel from Hamburg to Saarbrücken, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Saarbrücken is around 669km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamburg to Saarbrücken 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 SaarbrückenHamburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Strasbourg and then to Sarreguemines.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken bus station.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Saarbrücken.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance669km (416 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Saarbrücken

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Saarbrücken by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Hamburg and Saarbrücken is around 669km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 523km (325 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Hamburg and Saarbrücken by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Saarbrücken is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Saarbrücken, 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 Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Saarbrücken with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 8h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, Süwex and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Hamburg and Saarbrücken. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Saarbrücken. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and RegioJet run regular bus services between Hamburg and Saarbrücken. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 40m 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 Saarbrücken. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Strasbourg and then to Sarreguemines. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Saarbrücken is Ensheim Airport (SCN) (SCN) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) 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 Saarbrücken. The distance is around 669km (416 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Saarbrücken is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Saarbrücken

Transport options from Hamburg to Saarbrücken
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 55m
€210($210)
every 2 hours959km (596 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€110($110)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Train to Saarbrücken Hbf8h 40m
€200($200)
6 times a week1,054km (655 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€45($45)
twice daily822km (511 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€110($110)
on demand669km (416 miles)

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Airports near Saarbrücken

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

SCN
Ensheim Airport (SCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Saarbrücken
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Saarbrücken