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What is the best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Hamburg?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses, Carpool and Flights to Hamburg from Karlsruhe. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 15m
£21
£36
3
Train
4h 51m
£15
£36
122
Car
7h 10m
£35
£35
1
Flight
4h 20m
£63
£173
17

What is the cheapest way to reach Hamburg from Karlsruhe?

You can reach Hamburg with just £15 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £15
Saturday
from £34
Sunday
from £35
Monday
from £24
Tuesday
from £18
Wednesday
from £120
Thursday
from £27

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 29m
    0
    22:02
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    08:31
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 47m
    0
    21:02
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    06:49
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £28
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 16m
    0
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    05:16
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £35
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    11h 40m
    0
    01:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    4h 30m
    0
    11:45
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    16:15
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £279

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 10m
    0
    13:30
    Karlsruhe
    20:40
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £35
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 18m
    0
    22:02
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    08:20
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 42m
    0
    00:38
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    10:20
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £57
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 51m
    0
    06:51
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    11:42
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £76
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    11h 40m
    0
    01:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Wizz Air
    10h 55m
    0
    21:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    08:15
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £201

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    11h 40m
    0
    01:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Eurowings
    8h 10m
    0
    13:50
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    22:00
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £159
  • Eurowings
    15h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    21:55
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £235
  • Ryanair
    7h 45m
    0
    11:50
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    19:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £244

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 23m
    0
    21:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:10
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £18
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 4m
    0
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    06:04
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £20
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 49m
    0
    19:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    01:36
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £20
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    12h 45m
    0
    22:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    11:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £63
  • Norwegian Air UK
    24h 45m
    0
    06:00
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    06:45
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Norwegian Air UK
    Economy
    from £102
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    19h 30m
    0
    11:15
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    06:45
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £119

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    4h 20m
    0
    12:50
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    17:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £120
  • Eurowings
    6h 25m
    0
    06:05
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    12:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £179

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    11h 40m
    0
    01:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 53m
    0
    21:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    08:40
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £35
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 35m
    0
    07:09
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    14:44
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £47
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 6m
    0
    05:39
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    11:45
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50

What are the fastest trips from Karlsruhe to Hamburg?

You can get to Hamburg from Karlsruhe in just 4h 20m with a Flight from Ryanair. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 9h 15m
Saturday
from 4h 30m
Sunday
from 4h 51m
Monday
from 4h 55m
Tuesday
from 5h 49m
Wednesday
from 4h 20m
Thursday
from 6h 6m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 16m
    0
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    05:16
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £35
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 47m
    0
    21:02
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    06:49
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £28
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 29m
    0
    22:02
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    08:31
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £15

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    4h 30m
    0
    11:45
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    16:15
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £279
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    11h 40m
    0
    01:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 51m
    0
    06:51
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    11:42
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £76
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 42m
    0
    00:38
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    10:20
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £57
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 18m
    0
    22:02
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    08:20
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £40
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 10m
    0
    13:30
    Karlsruhe
    20:40
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £35
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    11h 40m
    0
    01:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82
  • Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Wizz Air
    10h 55m
    0
    21:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    08:15
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £201

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • SAS Scandinavian Airlines
    4h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    10:55
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    SAS Scandinavian Airlines
    Economy
    from £302
  • Ryanair
    7h 45m
    0
    11:50
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    19:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £244
  • Eurowings
    8h 10m
    0
    13:50
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    22:00
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £159
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    11h 40m
    0
    01:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 49m
    0
    19:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    01:36
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £20
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 23m
    0
    21:47
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:10
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £18
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 4m
    0
    20:00
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    06:04
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £20
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:00
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    08:15
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    12h 45m
    0
    22:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    11:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £63
  • Eurowings
    19h 10m
    0
    18:20
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    13:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £126
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    19h 30m
    0
    11:15
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    06:45
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £119

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    4h 20m
    0
    12:50
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    17:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £120
  • Eurowings
    6h 25m
    0
    06:05
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
    12:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £179

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 6m
    0
    05:39
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    11:45
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 22m
    0
    14:41
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    21:03
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 35m
    0
    07:09
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    14:44
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £47
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    11h 40m
    0
    01:40
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Karlsruhe to Hamburg

What are the most popular stations in Karlsruhe and Hamburg?

In Karlsruhe, you will usually depart from Central Station, Heidehof Train Station or Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station, while in Hamburg you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Central Station or Harburg Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Hamburg from Karlsruhe? With 6 connections between 3 Train, Bus, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Karlsruhe and Hamburg, you can pay as low as £15 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Ryanair: you will get to Hamburg in just 4h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Karlsruhe and Hamburg are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Ryanair, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Karlsruhe and Hamburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ettlingen or to Hamburg Airport, and look at flights from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, and landing at Hamburg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Karlsruhe to Hamburg?

The most popular companies between Karlsruhe and Hamburg, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Ryanair, Eurowings, Wizz Air and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Karlsruhe to Hamburg

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Karlsruhe to Hamburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Karlsruhe to Hamburg

How can I reach Hamburg from Karlsruhe?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Train, Bus, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Hamburg from Karlsruhe.

How far is Hamburg from Karlsruhe?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Hamburg is 517.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Karlsruhe and Hamburg?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 14 kgs of CO2, a train 18 kgs, a car 88 kgs, and a flight 127 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Karlsruhe to Hamburg?

You can get to Hamburg with just £15 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Hamburg?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Hamburg in just 4h 20m with a Flight from Ryanair.

More routes to Karlsruhe and to Hamburg

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Karlsruhe and to Hamburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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