How to get from Vienna to Hamburg
- 743 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 30m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Hamburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 743 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 €51, on Sun, Sep 27.
This fare comes from a search on September 26, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
743 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €306Checked Sep 26 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €51Older observation | 13h 45m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€306Checked Sep 261h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€51Older observation13h 45m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna 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.
- 1Vienna International → Hamburg Airportflight
Eurowings·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Vienna to Hamburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€61November 2026
€53Departures from Vienna to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:05 and the last at 21:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 04:05 | 21:15 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 07:40 | 07:40 |
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 Mon, Sep 28
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsVienna International-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurVienna-BerlinBook →
Deutsche BahnBerlin-HamburgBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, ArdaTur, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Hamburg works
Start with a Eurowings flight from Vienna to Hamburg, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €306 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Hamburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:05 and the last at 21:15, from Vienna International, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Hamburg?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 04:05 and 21:15.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Hamburg leave from?
Vienna International with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Vienna?
About 743 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €306. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Hamburg?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Hamburg?
About 1h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Vienna and Hamburg?
Vienna is VIE and Hamburg is HAM, so this route is usually written VIE to HAM.
Which operators run Vienna to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, ArdaTur, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna 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: 26 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 26 Sep 2026