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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolfsburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 138 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£46 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  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 Wolfsburg to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wolfsburg to Hamburg:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolfsburg to Hamburg costing on average £46.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 22m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 2h 40m by car). Tickets start at around £46 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Hamburg from Wolfsburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Wolfsburg 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolfsburg to Hamburg:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolfsburg to Hamburg costing on average £46.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 22m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolfsburg and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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