How to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg
- 366 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 63 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Hamburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 366 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 16, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
366 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €406Checked Oct 16 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€406Checked Oct 161h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Hamburg Airportflight
KLM·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Amsterdam to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 63 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 63 | 00:00 | 23:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 15:40 | 15:40 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:10
- 00:40
- 01:00
- 08:05
- 08:30
- 09:05
- 09:25
- 10:00
- 10:05
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 14:45
- 15:45
- 17:30
- 18:20
- 18:30
- 18:55
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 19:55
- 20:45
- 21:15
- 21:45
- 22:15
- 22:35
- 22:45
- 23:10
- 23:35
- 23:40
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 15:40
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Hamburg works
Start with a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Hamburg, about 1h. In total it's roughly €406 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Hamburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Hamburg?
63 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:40.
How far is Hamburg from Amsterdam?
About 366 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €406. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Hamburg?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Hamburg?
About 1h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Amsterdam and Hamburg?
Amsterdam is AMS and Hamburg is HAM, so this route is usually written AMS to HAM.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam 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: KLM
Route calculated: 16 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 16 Oct 2026