How to travel from Edinburgh to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Edinburgh and Hamburg is around 920km (571 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Hamburg by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. 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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Hamburg (HAM).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byRyanair+ 4 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then Koeln Hbf and then to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €570($570)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Amsterdam Sloterdijk and then to Hamburg central bus station.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration22h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Hamburg by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Edinburgh and Hamburg is around 920km (571 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 886km (551 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Edinburgh and Hamburg by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Hamburg is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Hamburg is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Hamburg. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

LNER, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Thalys, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain and Dutch Railways run train services between Edinburgh and Hamburg. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 15m, 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 Edinburgh and Hamburg. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Hamburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Hamburg. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Hamburg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Ryanair, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa and British Airways fly between Edinburgh and Hamburg. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Hamburg (HAM). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Hamburg typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Hamburg. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Hamburg (HAM). instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Hamburg is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Hamburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Hamburg

Transport options from Edinburgh to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 50m
€150($150)
every 10 mins920km (571 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
€295($295)
every 2 hours1,078km (670 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€195($195)
every 20 mins1,204km (748 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 15m
€570($570)
every 20 mins1,676km (1,041 miles)
Train via London Kings Cross13h 25m
€515($515)
5 times a week1,693km (1,052 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
€95($95)
twice daily1,837km (1,142 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 40m
€385($385)
once daily1,183km (735 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Hamburg

Train operators

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