How to get from Munich to Hamburg
- 612 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 28 train departures a day with Deutsche Bahn
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 36m
direct
Train
€47
Cheapest
10h 30m
direct
Bus
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 612 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
612 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €154Checked Oct 9 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 36mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €31Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 10h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€154Checked Oct 91h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 36m · directSee Train details
- Bus€31Omio catalogue, Oct 1010h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich → Hamburgbus
FlixBus·10h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Munich to Hamburg
Deutsche Bahn runs 28 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:01 and the last at 22:01.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 28 | 00:01 | 22:01 |
| FlixBusbus | 19 | 06:35 | 21:10 |
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 00:01
- 03:25
- 05:33
- 06:09
- 06:42
- 06:49
- 07:28
- 08:05
- 08:45
- 08:49
- 09:28
- 10:12
- 10:45
- 10:48
- 11:28
- 12:06
- 12:48
- 13:10
- 13:28
- 14:06
- 14:45
- 14:48
- 14:52
- 15:28
- 16:06
- 17:10
- 18:11
- 22:01
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:35
- 07:35
- 08:35
- 09:15
- 10:15
- 18:25
- 19:10
- 19:25
- 20:10
- 20:25
- 21:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMunich-HamburgBook →
Deutsche BahnMunich-HamburgBook →
EurowingsMunich Airport-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Munich to Hamburg, about 10h 30m. In total it's roughly €42 over 10h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 10h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Munich to Hamburg?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 00:01 and the last at 22:01, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Munich to Hamburg?
28 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 00:01 and 22:01.
When is the first bus from Munich to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:35 and the last at 21:10, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Hamburg?
19 a day with FlixBus, between 06:35 and 21:10.
Which station does the bus from Munich to Hamburg leave from?
Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Munich?
About 612 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €42. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Munich to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings.
Can you get from Munich to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026