How to get from Prague to Hamburg
- 491 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 55m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h
1 transfer
Flight
€249
Cheapest
9h 15m
direct
Bus
€37
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Hamburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 55m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 491 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €37, on Sat, Sep 26.
491 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €52Checked Oct 9 | 3h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 51m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 9h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€52Checked Oct 93h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€28Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 51m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Oct 109h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Prague → Munichflight
Lufthansa·55m - 2Munich → HamburgflightLufthansa·1h 20m
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.
- Sat, Oct 10€35Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 11€37
- Mon, Oct 12€35Cheapest found
- Tue, Oct 13€35Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€37
- Thu, Oct 15€35Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 16€35Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 17€35Cheapest found
- Mon, Nov 2€35Cheapest found
- Tue, Nov 3€35Cheapest found
- Wed, Nov 4€35Cheapest found
- Thu, Nov 5€35Cheapest found
- Fri, Nov 6€35Cheapest found
- Sat, Nov 7€35Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 8€35Cheapest found
- Mon, Nov 9€35Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 29€37
Departures from Prague to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:45 and the last at 21:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 01:45 | 21:30 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 12:45 | 12:45 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:45
- 11:35
- 21:30
All departuresArdaTur
- 12:45
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
LufthansaPrague-Munich, Munich-Hamburg, Prague-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-HamburgSee live options and dates →
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-Hamburg centralBook →ECPraha hlavní nádraží-BerlinBook →
Deutsche BahnBerlin-HamburgBook →
ArdaTurPraha hlavní nádraží-HamburgBook →On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus, EC, Deutsche Bahn, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Hamburg works
Start with a Lufthansa flight from Prague to Hamburg, connecting in Munich, about 3h 55m. In total it's roughly €166 over 3h 55m, 1 transfer.
Prague to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Hamburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 55m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Prague to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:45 and the last at 21:30, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Hamburg?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 01:45 and 21:30.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Hamburg leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Prague?
About 491 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Hamburg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €35 to €37. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Prague to Hamburg?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 55m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Prague to Hamburg?
About 3h 55m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Prague and Hamburg?
Prague is PRG and Hamburg is HAM, so this route is usually written PRG to HAM.
Which operators run Prague to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus, EC, Deutsche Bahn, ArdaTur.
Can you get from Prague to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 29m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague 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: Lufthansa
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 9 Oct 2026