How to get from Duisburg to Hamburg
- 322 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 50m
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Duisburg to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 322 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
322 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €32Omio catalogue, Aug 20 | 3h 50m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Aug 20 | 5h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€32Omio catalogue, Aug 203h 50m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Aug 205h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Duisburg 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.
- 1Duisburg central → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·5h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Duisburg to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:40 and the last at 16:41.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 03:40 | 16:41 |
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 Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Duisburg to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Duisburg central to Hamburg central, about 5h 5m. In total it's roughly €21 over 5h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Duisburg to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Duisburg to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 5h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Duisburg to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:40 and the last at 16:41, from Duisburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Duisburg to Hamburg?
14 a day with FlixBus, between 03:40 and 16:41.
Which station does the bus from Duisburg to Hamburg leave from?
Duisburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Duisburg?
About 322 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Duisburg to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Duisburg to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Duisburg 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: 25 Sep 2026