How to travel from Siegen to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Siegen and Hamburg is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Siegen to Hamburg 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Siegburg Bf then fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Hamburg (HAM).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Dortmund Hbf and then to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund Hbf and then to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Siegen and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Siegen to Hamburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Siegen and Hamburg is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Siegen to Hamburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Siegen and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Siegen and Hamburg. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Siegen to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dortmund Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Abellio and Swiss Railways run train services between Siegen and Hamburg. Trains depart every 2 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 Siegen and Hamburg. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Siegen to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dortmund Hbf. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Siegen and Hamburg. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siegen to Hamburg. We recommend that you take the train to Siegburg Bf then fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to Hamburg (HAM). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Hamburg is Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Hamburg. Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) and Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) 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 Siegen and Hamburg. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siegen to Hamburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Transport options from Siegen to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 55m
€150($150)
hourly469km (292 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Fly3h 30m
€285($285)
every 2 hours574km (357 miles)
Train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf, plane3h 45m
€160($160)
hourly505km (314 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane4hrs
€255($255)
every 3 hours600km (373 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane4h 55m
€260($260)
every 2 hours620km (385 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€110($110)
every 2 hours470km (292 miles)
Train via Bochum Hbf5h 5m
€215($215)
twice daily492km (306 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€29($29)
4 times a week462km (287 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€72($72)
on demand433km (269 miles)

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Airports near Hamburg

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

HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Hamburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hamburg
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Hamburg