How to travel from Trier to Hamburg, Germany
The distance between Trier and Hamburg is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Trier 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.
👋 Also check out Hamburg → Trier if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Hamburg (HAM).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and then to Hamburg Hbf.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Cologne Airport CGN then Dortmund Central Bus Station and then to Hamburg central bus station.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€40($40)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trier and Hamburg
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Trier to Hamburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Trier and Hamburg is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Trier and Hamburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trier to Hamburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Trier and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Trier and Hamburg. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Trier to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Süwex, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and FlixTrain run train services between Trier and Hamburg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Trier and Hamburg. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trier to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cologne Airport CGN and Dortmund Central Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Karat-S run regular bus services between Trier and Hamburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trier to Hamburg. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Hamburg (HAM). instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Trier and Hamburg. The distance is around 595km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trier to Hamburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Trier and Hamburg
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 50m | €260($260) | hourly | 590km (367 miles) |
| Train to Saarbrücken Hbf, Fly | 3h 40m | €205($205) | hourly | 648km (403 miles) |
| Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane | 4h 10m | €230($230) | every 3 hours | 652km (405 miles) |
| Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane | 4h 25m | €175($175) | every 2 hours | 605km (376 miles) |
| Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane | 4h 30m | €145($145) | hourly | 579km (360 miles) |
| Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane | 4h 40m | €290($290) | every 3 hours | 679km (422 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6hrs | €110($110) | once daily | 633km (393 miles) |
| Train via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof | 6h 30m | €290($290) | twice daily | 652km (405 miles) |
| Train via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof | 6h 50m | €30($30) | 5 times a day | 651km (404 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | €40($40) | twice daily | 644km (400 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | €79($79) | on demand | 595km (370 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Trier and Hamburg
Train operators
Süwex
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Airlines
Luxair
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Karat-S
Airports near Hamburg
The following major airports near Hamburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Hamburg
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Hamburg
Bremen Airport (BRE)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Hamburg