How to travel from Bratislava to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Bratislava and Hamburg is around 843km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bratislava to Hamburg by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Hamburg (HAM).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Central Bus Station.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Racic Eurobus

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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance968km (602 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Hamburg by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Bratislava and Hamburg is around 843km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 780km (485 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Bratislava and Hamburg by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Hamburg is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Hamburg. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bratislava and Hamburg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 11h 10m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet, Deutsche Bahn and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Bratislava and Hamburg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 45m, 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 Bratislava and Hamburg. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bratislava and Hamburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 16h 30m.

Racic Eurobus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bratislava and Hamburg. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Hamburg. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) 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 Bratislava and Hamburg. The distance is around 968km (602 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Hamburg is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Hamburg

Transport options from Bratislava to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
2h 55m
€155($155)
hourly843km (524 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€185($185)
5 times a day1,200km (745 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 40m
€150($150)
every 2 hours955km (593 miles)
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train3h 50m
€400($400)
hourly926km (576 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 45m
€225($225)
twice daily1,164km (723 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf11h 10m
€50($50)
twice daily1,048km (651 miles)
Bus
16h 30m
€110($110)
once daily1,128km (701 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€170($170)
on demand968km (602 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