How to get from København to Hamburg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from København to Hamburg by price and travel time.
- 286 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + flight, 4h 15m
- 9 train departures a day with DSB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 15m
1 transfer
Bus + Flight
€473
Cheapest
4h 23m
direct
Train
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from København to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 23m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 286 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
286 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €470Checked Oct 18 | 4h 22m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 23mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €48Reading date not recorded | 5h 56m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€470Checked Oct 184h 22m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 23m · directSee Train details
- Bus€48Reading date not recorded5h 56m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
København 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.
- 1København → HamburgtrainDSB·4h 23m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from København to Hamburg
DSB runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:22 and the last at 23:12.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSBtrain | 9 | 06:22 | 23:12 |
All departures
- 06:22
- 08:22
- 10:22
- 12:22
- 14:22
- 16:46
- 18:22
- 22:32
- 23:12
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
SASCopenhagen Kastrup-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionKøbenhavn-Copenhagen Kastrup, Nykøbing F-Hamburg AirportBook →On this route you travel with DSB, SAS, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from København to Hamburg works
Start with a DSB train from København to Hamburg, about 4h 23m. In total it's roughly €42 over 4h 23m, direct, no transfers.
København to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from København to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 4h 23m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from København to Hamburg?
The first train with DSB leaves at 06:22 and the last at 23:12, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from København to Hamburg?
9 a day with DSB, between 06:22 and 23:12.
How far is Hamburg from København?
About 286 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does København 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 København to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with DSB, SAS, Regional connection.
Can you get from København to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from København 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: DSB
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026