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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. 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 £52, while a flight costs an average of £369.
Distance: 470 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£112 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £369 Average Price | £79 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Leuven to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Hamburg:
A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Hamburg costing on average £112.
A coach is £317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Hamburg costing on average £369.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Coach takes on average 11h 6m.
Tickets start at around £112 compared to roughly £79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£32. The journey takes 5h 52m versus 5h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Hamburg from Leuven by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Leuven to Hamburg is by taking a train 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 Leuven to Hamburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Hamburg:
A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Hamburg costing on average £112.
A coach is £317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Hamburg costing on average £369.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Coach takes on average 11h 6m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Hamburg as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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