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Compare coach, flight and train for Hamburg to Idar-Oberstein
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Idar-Oberstein among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, while a flight costs an average of £463.
Distance: 468 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£463 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest | £126 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Hamburg to Idar-Oberstein:
A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Idar-Oberstein costing on average £126.
A coach is £401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Idar-Oberstein costing on average £463.
Other travel options to Idar-Oberstein take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Coach takes on average 9h 30m.
Tickets start at around £62 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-29.73. The journey takes 9h 0m versus 6h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Idar-Oberstein:
A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Idar-Oberstein costing on average £126.
A coach is £401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Idar-Oberstein costing on average £463.
Other travel options to Idar-Oberstein take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Coach takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Idar-Oberstein as scheduled services by coach, flight and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Idar-Oberstein station.
- Coaches mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Lautzenhausen, Frankfurt Hahn: Airport Terminal 2.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Idar-Oberstein by train.
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