Route guide

Oslo → Hamburg

709 km · Norway to Germany · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €27+ by bus

How to travel from Oslo to Hamburg

There are 4 ways to travel between Oslo and Hamburg — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€58–168

Duration: 5h 55m

via Vy, Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

~10 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€27–70

Duration: 10h 8m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~20 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€63–205

Duration: 3h 27m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Norwegian, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~111 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€85–156

Duration: 7h 53m

~121 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Oslo and Hamburg highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 709 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Norway into Germany. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Oslo to Hamburg — every option in detail

Oslo to Hamburg by train

Trains link Oslo (Norway) and Hamburg (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 5h 55m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Vy, Deutsche Bahn (ICE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €58 to €168. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 10 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 111 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~101 kg on this distance.

Oslo to Hamburg by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Oslo and Hamburg with a typical journey of 10h 8m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €27 when booked in advance, rising to €70 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Oslo to Hamburg by flight

Flights between Oslo and Hamburg take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 27m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Norwegian, Lufthansa, Eurowings.

Typical fare range is €63–205. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 111 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Oslo to Hamburg by car

The driving distance from Oslo to Hamburg is approximately 815 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 7h 53m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €85–156 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Norway–Germany border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 121 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Oslo and Hamburg is approximately 709 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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