How to travel from Hamburg to Siegen, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Siegen is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hamburg to Siegen 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 Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Siegen Hbf.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe then Gießen Bahnhof and then to Siegen Hbf.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund Brückstrasse and then to Siegen Koblenzer Straße.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Siegen.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance434km (270 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Siegen

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Siegen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Hamburg and Siegen is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Hamburg and Siegen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Siegen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Siegen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Siegen. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Siegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dortmund Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Hamburg and Siegen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Siegen. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Siegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund Brückstrasse and Dortmund Hbf. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

East West Eurolines and FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Siegen. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 10m 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 Siegen. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Siegen Hbf. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Siegen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Siegen. Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) 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 Siegen. The distance is around 434km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Siegen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Siegen

Transport options from Hamburg to Siegen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 50m
€160($160)
hourly469km (292 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), train3h 20m
€340($340)
hourly643km (400 miles)
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), train3h 55m
€170($170)
hourly505km (314 miles)
Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe + 1 similar
4h 40m
€100($100)
5 times a day509km (316 miles)
Train4h 40m
€105($105)
every 4 hours470km (292 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
€69($69)
twice a week447km (278 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€72($72)
on demand434km (270 miles)

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Airports near Siegen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Siegen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Siegen
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Siegen