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ITMunich to Hamburg Train & Bus Tickets
From Munich (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) · about 773 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Munich to Hamburg, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €32.97 for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 17 Oct 2026) | €31.98 for travel on 3 Dec 2026 (seen 11 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 14 h 20 min (23 journeys) | about 12 h 50 min (41 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixTrain | FlixBus |
Last checked 1 Nov 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.
Munich to Hamburg: what to expect
Munich and Hamburg are about 773 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 a domestic route within Germany, so no border formalities are required. At 773 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 Munich–Hamburg tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Friday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €41.35, across 4 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: Munich to Hamburg
How long does the journey from Munich to Hamburg take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 14 h 20 min by train and about 12 h 50 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Munich to Hamburg?
The lowest fare seen recently is €31.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 3 Dec 2026 (seen 11 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €32.97. Friday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €41.35). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Munich to Hamburg?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €32.97 and the lowest bus fare €31.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Munich to Hamburg?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.