The distance between Rome and Hamburg is around 1,443km (897 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Rome 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 from Rome (FCO) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Hamburg Hbf.
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Take the train to Milano Centrale then Basel Bad Bf and then to Hamburg Hbf.
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Take the bus to Słubice and then to Hamburg.
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There are several options for getting from Rome to Hamburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).
The distance between Rome and Hamburg is around 1,443km (897 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,309km (814 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Rome and Hamburg by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Hamburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Hamburg. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Basel Bad Bf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn and Urlaubs-Express run train services between Rome and Hamburg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rome and Hamburg. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rome to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Słubice. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Sindbad run regular bus services between Rome and Hamburg. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Hamburg. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Hamburg Hbf. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rome and Hamburg. The distance is around 1,660km (1,031 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Hamburg is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 30m | €345($345) | every 2 hours | 1,443km (897 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 13h 55m | €315($315) | once daily | 1,757km (1,092 miles) |
Train via Verona Porta Nuova | 18h 35m | €160($160) | once a week | 1,662km (1,033 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | €83($83) | twice a week | 2,029km (1,261 miles) |
Drive | 15hrs | €300($300) | on demand | 1,660km (1,031 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hamburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.