How to get to Birmingham from Hamburg

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Compare train, coach and flight for Hamburg to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. 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 £95, while a flight costs an average of £406.

Distance: 805 km

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£406

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4h 52m

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2.4 - 4.8kg

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Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Birmingham

Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £95.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Birmingham:

A coach is £311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Birmingham costing on average £406.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Birmingham is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Birmingham including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 41m sooner (2h 52m by flight vs 13h 33m by car). Tickets start at around £406 compared to roughly £120 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.

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from Hamburg to Birmingham

How to get to Birmingham from Hamburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Birmingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Birmingham by train

The most popular day trips by train from Birmingham are London, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and Oxford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Birmingham on Omio.

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Day trip from Birmingham to Manchester by train

Why visit Manchester for the day?

Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.

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Day trip from Birmingham to Liverpool by train

Why visit Liverpool for the day?

Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.

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Day trip from Birmingham to Bristol by train

Why visit Bristol for the day?

Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.

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Day trip from Birmingham to Oxford by train

Why visit Oxford for the day?

Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.

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FAQs: Hamburg to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Hamburg to Birmingham.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Birmingham including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £95.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Birmingham:

A coach is £311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Birmingham costing on average £406.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Birmingham is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 10m.

The Hamburg to Birmingham distance is approximately 805 km.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Birmingham is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Birmingham as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Birmingham:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Sas Airways, Helvetic Airways, Ryanair, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Birmingham by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Hamburg to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
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