How to get from Düsseldorf to Hamburg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Düsseldorf to Hamburg by price and travel time.
- 339 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 55m
- 59 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
55m
direct
Flight
€102
Cheapest
5h 40m
direct
Bus
€23
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Hamburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 55m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 339 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 €23, on Tue, Oct 20.
339 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €102Checked Oct 19 | 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 6h 09m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 5h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€102Checked Oct 1955m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€8Omio catalogue, Oct 196h 09m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Oct 195h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Düsseldorf 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.
- 1Düsseldorf Airport → Hamburg Airportflight
Eurowings·55m
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 Düsseldorf to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 59 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:35 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 59 | 00:35 | 23:35 |
All departures
- 00:35
- 03:05
- 04:05
- 05:05
- 06:55
- 07:00
- 07:27
- 07:31
- 07:55
- 08:00
- 08:27
- 08:55
- 09:26
- 09:31
- 09:40
- 10:10
- 10:26
- 10:31
- 10:35
- 10:40
- 11:10
- 11:35
- 12:10
- 12:35
- 13:31
- 14:26
- 14:31
- 15:26
- 15:31
- 16:26
- 16:31
- 22:35
- 23:35
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 Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsDüsseldorf Airport-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusDüsseldorf central-Hamburg centralBook →
Deutsche BahnDüsseldorf-Itzehoe, Itzehoe-HamburgBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg works
Start with a Eurowings flight from Düsseldorf to Hamburg, about 55 min. In total it's roughly €102 over 55 min, direct, no transfers.
Düsseldorf to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 55m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:35 and the last at 23:35, from Düsseldorf central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
59 a day with FlixBus, between 00:35 and 23:35.
Which station does the bus from Düsseldorf to Hamburg leave from?
Düsseldorf central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Düsseldorf?
About 339 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Düsseldorf to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €102. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 55m.
How long is the flight from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
About 55m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Düsseldorf and Hamburg?
Düsseldorf is DUS and Hamburg is HAM, so this route is usually written DUS to HAM.
Which operators run Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Düsseldorf to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 19m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf 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: Eurowings
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026