Route guide

Tallinn → Hamburg

1114 km · Estonia to Germany · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €37+ by bus

How to travel from Tallinn to Hamburg

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

🚄Train

€82–240

Duration: 9h 17m

via Elron, Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

~16 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€37–98

Duration: 15h 55m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~31 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€80–254

Duration: 3h 59m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~174 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€134–245

Duration: 12h 22m

~189 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1114 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
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 Estonia 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.

Tallinn to Hamburg — every option in detail

Tallinn to Hamburg by train

Trains link Tallinn (Estonia) and Hamburg (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 9h 17m including one or two connections at major hubs.

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

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €82 to €240. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 16 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 174 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~158 kg on this distance.

Tallinn to Hamburg by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Tallinn and Hamburg with a typical journey of 15h 55m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €37 when booked in advance, rising to €98 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.

Tallinn to Hamburg by flight

Flights between Tallinn and Hamburg take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 59m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €80–254. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 174 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Tallinn to Hamburg by car

The driving distance from Tallinn to Hamburg is approximately 1281 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 12h 22m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €134–245 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Estonia–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 189 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Tallinn and Hamburg is approximately 1114 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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