Barcelona to Hamburg Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Barcelona to Hamburg, side by side.

Last checked 29 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Barcelona to Hamburg: what to expect

Barcelona and Hamburg are about 1473 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Spain to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 1473 km this is a long-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Barcelona–Hamburg tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €96.63, across 3 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Hamburg

• Hamburg has around 2,500 bridges, the most of any city in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Hamburg is home to Berenberg Bank, described as the world's oldest merchant bank. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Hamburg's Matthiae-Mahl feast, held since 1356, is called the world's oldest ceremonial meal. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Barcelona to Hamburg

How long does the journey from Barcelona to Hamburg take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 34 h 41 min by train and about 32 h 30 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 29 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Barcelona to Hamburg?
The lowest fare seen recently is €66.96 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 16 Dec 2026 (seen 29 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €104.47. Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €96.63). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Barcelona to Hamburg?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €104.47 and the lowest bus fare €66.96, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Barcelona to Hamburg?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.