How to travel from Lisbon to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Lisbon and Hamburg is around 2,222km (1,381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lisbon 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 Lisbon (LIS) to Hamburg (HAM).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated byEurowings+ 7 others

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine and then to Hamburg central bus station.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Fundao then take the bus to Bayonne Quai de Lesseps then take the train to Massy Tgv, Offenburg then Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and then to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €490($490)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration23h 55m
  • Distance2,632km (1,636 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Hamburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Lisbon and Hamburg is around 2,222km (1,381 miles).

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Lisbon and Hamburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Hamburg is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lisbon and Hamburg. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Hamburg (HAM). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Hamburg. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente and Paris Gare de Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

Euroscoach By Cm Tours and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lisbon and Hamburg. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lisbon and Hamburg. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lisbon and Hamburg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 30m.

Eurowings, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, KLM, Air France, British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines fly between Lisbon and Hamburg. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Hamburg (HAM). These flights usually take around 3h 30m.

The flight from Lisbon to Hamburg typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) 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 Lisbon and Hamburg. The distance is around 2,632km (1,636 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Hamburg is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

How do I get from Lisbon to Hamburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Hamburg

Transport options from Lisbon to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 10m
€295($295)
hourly2,222km (1,381 miles)
Plane and Train5h 20m
€410($410)
every 2 hours2,335km (1,451 miles)
Fly to Hannover (HAJ), Train5h 35m
€650($650)
hourly2,341km (1,455 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
€165($165)
twice a week2,808km (1,745 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
24hrs
€490($490)
once a week2,928km (1,819 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 3h
€415($415)
6 times a week2,970km (1,846 miles)
Bus to Frankfurt, Train1 day 18h
€240($240)
5 times a week3,022km (1,878 miles)
Drive
23h 55m
€475($475)
on demand2,632km (1,636 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