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How To Travel Amsterdam to Hamburg

The port city of Hamburg is an important economic hub in northern in Germany – it lies some 380km north-east from Amsterdam.

Let’s look at the options for travel between Amsterdam and Hamburg by train, air or bus.

1. Amsterdam-Hamburg by Train (recommended)

Travel by rail can be done comfortably between Amsterdam and Hamburg in just over 5 hours with a change of train at Osnabrück. It can be easily booked via the NS International site (euros) or the Trainline site here (multi-currencies) with prices starting at €33 one-way.

The Amsterdam-Hamburg trip is done as follows:

1. Amsterdam-Osnabrück: Taking the Intercity Berlin service jointly run by Deutsche Bahn (DB German Railways) and NS International from Amsterdam Central to Osnabrück. This part of the trip takes just over 3 hours and runs 6x daily.

The Intercity Berlin carriages are from DB and are normally pulled by a Dutch locomotive.

The Intercity Berlin train makes stops in the Netherlands at Hilversum, Amersfoort, Apeldoorn, Deventer, Almelo and Hengelo. It crosses into Germany at Bad Bentheim, continues to Rheine and then to Osnabrück where you have to change for Hamburg.

2nd class seats on the Intercity Berlin are mainly an open 2-2 configurations though there are some mini compartments reserved for families with children. The windows on this train are large and offer good views.

The 1st class seats on the Intercity Berlin are very comfortable and are mainly 6 seat mini-compartments with some limited open seating.

Free WiFi is available to all passengers and there are some power outlets located under the seats.

The Intercity Berlin train has an on board bistro bar carriage for drinks and snacks. 1st class passengers can order from their seat.

2. Osnabrück-Hamburg: Take a domestic DB German ICE train service which runs from Osnabrück to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Altona via Bremen. This sector takes just under 2 hours.

There are a number of ICE train variants but seats broadly look as follows – with 2nd class in an open 2-2 configuration and 1st class in a mix of open 2-1 configuration and smaller compartments.

Free WiFi is available to all passengers and there are power outlets accessible from each seat.

For example, take the 0759 Intercity Berlin train from Amsterdam Central which arrives at Osnabrück at 1051. Head to the platforms upstairs and take the 1123 ICE service (direction: Hamburg Altona) which arrives at Hamburg Hbf at 1314.

If travelling Hamburg-Amsterdam the trip is simply reversed. For example, take the 0845 ICE train (direction: München Hbf) from Hamburg which arrives in Osnabrück at 1035; then head downstairs and take the 1106 Intercity Berlin train which arrives at Amsterdam Central at 1400.

Amsterdam-Hamburg train ticket fares

Booking for Amsterdam-Hamburg rail fares open 180 days before travel.

The cheapest one-way ticket price for Amsterdam-Hamburg in 2nd class for the trip is €33. This is the Supersparpreis Europa fare which is only valid on the particular departure time selected and is non-changeable/non-refundable. It can be easily found if booking 2-6 months in advance.

There are more flexible fares available. The Sparpreis Europa fare from €40 one-way is changeable/refundable for a fee and includes a City ticket for Hamburg public transport. The fully-flexible Flexpreis fare is priced from €118 one-way and also includes the City ticket component.

1st class Amsterdam-Hamburg one-way fares start from €44 (the non-changeable Supersparpreis Europa 1st class ), from €53 ( Sparpreis Europa 1st class , changeable/refundable for a fee) and from €218 ( Flexpreis full-flex fare).

Children 0-4 always travel free. In addition children ages 4-14 can travel free with any standard adult passenger – though you must add the child to your ticket when booking.

Seat reservations are an extra €4.90 per person in 2nd class for the entire journey but are included for 1st class fares. Each seat has a small display showing whether or not the seat is reserved. We always recommend reserving your seats.

All 1st class passengers get access to the NS International lounge at Amsterdam Centraal. Only those with a fully-flex 1st class ticket can access the DB Lounge at Hamburg Hbf.

How to book online: Amsterdam-Hamburg train tickets can easily be booked at the NS International site or at the Trainline site here

2. Amsterdam-Hamburg by Air

Air travel is the quickest point-to-point option with flights between Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) taking around 1 hour. However, if you factor in travel to/from either airport and check-in/security controls the total time taken is probably similar to the train trip.

Dutch airline KLM (Skyteam) has up to 5 daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam to Hamburg. It uses Embraer 175/190 KLM Cityhopper-branded aircraft. Prices start from around €160 return not including checked luggage.

3. Amsterdam-Hamburg by Coach

German coach company Flixbus operates multiple daily direct coach services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Hamburg Central bus station (on Adenauerallee near Hamburg Hbf). The coach trip takes about 7 hours and singles start from around €18.

Amsterdam Resources

Looking for a convenient hotel near Amsterdam Central station? Check out the stylish Kimpton-De Witt which is a short walk from the station. For those on a budget the Ibis Amsterdam Centre is literally on top of the western edge of the station platforms.

The I Amsterdam City Card (1-5 days) offers free entry and discounts to numerous Amsterdam museums and attractions. It also includes a free public transport pass, a canal cruise and bike rental as well. You can order your I Amsterdam City Card online here

Hamburg Resources

In Hamburg you can  book your hotel with Booking.com here . For a selection of tours and attractions in Hamburg book with GetYourGuide here

This article was originally published in 2013 and has continuously been updated. Last update 9 February 2024 .

Links on AmsterdamTips.com may pay us an affiliate commission.

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From Amsterdam To Hamburg You can book from € 33

About hamburg.

Hamburg is the destination for a city break with an industrial twist. Climb the Dockland Building for views of the port city, visit museums on ships and in old warehouses, and hunt for vintage gems in shopping streets and flea markets. Architecture fans should not miss the Rathaus, St Michael's Church and the warehouses in the Speicherstadt district. A night on the dance floor in the red light Reeperbahn. From 33 you travel to Hamburg in 5.10 hours.

Amsterdam Central - Hamburg Hbf

• Shortest travel time 5.10 hours
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The fastest travel time by train between Amsterdam to Hamburg takes 5.10 hours. See our Itinerary Planner for an up-to-date overview of all travel times.

Train ticket prices from Amsterdam to Hamburg start from € 33 one way. Ticket prices are lower when you book in advance. See our Itinerary Planner for an up-to-date overview of all prices.

Departure times may change from time to time. See our Itinerary Planner for an up-to-date overview of all travel times.

The train between Amsterdam to Hamburg departs from Amsterdam Central.

The train between Amsterdam to Hamburg arrives at Hamburg Hbf.

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The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Amsterdam to Hamburg flight route.

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The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

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Amazing KLM service and brilliant economy comfort seats. Well worth the extra.

All and all pretty good. It’s crowded but that is what flying is all about. But no complaints otherwise.

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• Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Amsterdam 22 min 11 km
• Eindhoven Airport (EIN) Eindhoven 1 hr 29 min 106 km
• Brussels Airport (BRU) Brussels 2 hr 16 min 165 km
• Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) Rotterdam 54 min 55 km

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• Hannover Airport (HAJ) Hanover 1 hr 39 min 122 km
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Tragic final text from 23yo tourist to wife before falling off cruise ship

A tourist who is feared dead after falling from a cruise ship sent his wife a tragic final text.

Bus carrying 45 people plunges off cliff

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Liam Jones, 23, from Dundee in Scotland, vanished from the MSC Euribia cruise sailing from Southampton, England to Amsterdam, Netherlands, last Saturday.

It has now emerged the social work student sent his wife Sophia Mcphee a poignant last message, The Sun reports.

In his final text, he complained to Sophia, who lives in Dundee with Liam, that he was feeling seasick.

Liam was last seen on deck by his sister on March 16 on the MSC Cruises ship.

He was on a seven-day trip for his mum’s birthday going to Hamburg, France, Belgium, and Amsterdam.

His tormented wife, 20, previously shared her agony amid the frantic search for him.

She told the Daily Record : “I have so many questions, and I’m not getting any answers to what’s happened.

“I’m never going to see him again. I’m devastated.”

Sophia last saw her husband on March 14 when he travelled from Dundee to Glasgow to meet his family before boarding the ship in Southampton.

She then received a message from Liam’s sister to say there had been an accident on board.

Sophia continued: “I was first contacted by his sister on Sunday. She said there had been an accident and Liam ‘wasn’t coming back’.

“She then said she had seen CCTV and he’d gone overboard. I’ve not had any contact from anyone since.”

A spokesperson for MSC Cruises said: “A passenger on board MSC Euribia went overboard on March 16 as the ship was sailing to Hamburg.

“This was reported to the authorities. The police in Southampton boarded the vessel yesterday and investigated.”

The spokesperson added that the company’s customer service team had been in “continuous contact” with the family.

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A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “Officers boarded the vessel today following a report that a man had gone overboard.

“The man’s family are aware and police are investigating this on behalf of the coroner.”

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission

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