How to travel from Athens to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Athens and Hamburg is around 2,093km (1,300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Athens to Hamburg by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Athens (ATH) to Hamburg (HAM).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
Operated by

Aegean Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Budapest Hotel Platanus and then to Hamburg central bus station.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Praha ÚAN Florenc then take the train to Berlin Hbf and then to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration24h 15m
  • Distance2,620km (1,628 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Athens to Hamburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Athens and Hamburg is around 2,093km (1,300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,024km (1,258 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Athens and Hamburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Hamburg is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Athens and Hamburg. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Hamburg (HAM). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Hamburg. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Budapest Hotel Platanus and Budapest Népliget bus station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

Siamos Tours, FlixBus, Korona Travel and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Athens and Hamburg. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Athens and Hamburg. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Hamburg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 15m.

Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, KLM, Pegasus Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Austrian Airlines and British Airways fly between Athens and Hamburg. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Hamburg (HAM). These flights usually take around 3h 15m.

The flight from Athens to Hamburg typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Hamburg (HAM).

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 Athens and Hamburg. The distance is around 2,620km (1,628 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Hamburg is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).

How do I get from Athens to Hamburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Hamburg

Transport options from Athens to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 25m
€330($330)
every 30 mins2,093km (1,300 miles)
Fly to Hannover (HAJ), Train5h 20m
€495($495)
hourly2,168km (1,347 miles)
Plane and Train5h 45m
€375($375)
every 2 hours2,232km (1,387 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 19h
€170($170)
once a week3,055km (1,898 miles)
Bus via Praha2 days
€135($135)
once a week3,024km (1,879 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 2h
€185($185)
once a week2,722km (1,691 miles)
Train to Thessaloniki, bus1 day 10h
€145($145)
once a week2,843km (1,767 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 13h
€125($125)
once a week2,770km (1,721 miles)
Drive
24h 15m
€550($550)
on demand2,620km (1,628 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