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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £126 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £126, while a flight costs an average of £448.
Distance: 805 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£448 Average Price | £126 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 22h 46m Average total duration 22h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Hamburg:
A coach is £323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Hamburg costing on average £448.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 22h 46m.
You'll arrive about 10h 2m sooner (2h 47m by flight vs 12h 49m by car). Tickets start at around £448 compared to roughly £63 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 Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Birmingham 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Hamburg:
A coach is £323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Hamburg costing on average £448.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 22h 46m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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