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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £127, while a flight costs an average of £424.
Distance: 1476 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£424 Average Price | £127 Average Price Cheapest | £258 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 29h 1m Average total duration 28h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.4 - 8.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Hamburg:
A coach is £297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Hamburg costing on average £424.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 29h 1m.
You'll arrive about 13h 36m sooner (4h 22m by flight vs 17h 58m by car). Tickets start at around £424 compared to roughly £258 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Hamburg from Barcelona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Hamburg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Hamburg are Lübeck, Bremen, Kiel, Schwerin and Hanover. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Hamburg on Omio.
Lübeck is known for its Hanseatic past, brick Gothic churches and marzipan tradition. Its UNESCO-listed old town, set between waterways, feels historic, compact and quietly maritime.
Bremen is a historic Hanseatic city on the Weser, known for its market square and the Town Musicians of Bremen. Its compact centre mixes brick Gothic architecture, maritime heritage and a relaxed northern character.
Kiel is a Baltic port city known for its harbour, naval heritage and the annual Kieler Woche sailing festival. Its modern centre and waterside setting give it a practical, relaxed feel with easy access to the coast.
Schwerin is known for Schwerin Castle, which stands dramatically on an island among the city's lakes. Its historic centre, gardens and waterside setting give the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern capital a calm, elegant feel.
Hanover is known for major trade fairs, elegant gardens and a relaxed, green cityscape. The Herrenhausen Gardens, Maschsee and a polished centre give it a calm character with culture close at hand.
Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Hamburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Hamburg:
A coach is £297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Hamburg costing on average £424.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 29h 1m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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