There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Hamburg by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg
-
Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Hamburg (HAM)
Cheapest option
Bus, train
-
Take the bus from Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport to Essen
-
Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
7 alternative options
Fly Paris Orly to Hamburg
-
Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Hamburg (HAM)
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bremen, train
-
Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bremen (BRE)
-
Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hannover, train
-
Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Hannover (HAJ)
-
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
Train
-
Take the train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbf
-
Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Train via Brussels
-
Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
-
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
-
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Bus
-
Take the bus from Paris to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
Drive
-
Drive from Paris Gallieni to Hamburg
Paris to Hamburg by train
The train journey time between Paris and Hamburg is around 7h 56m and covers a distance of around 962 km. This includes an average layover time of around 59 min. Operated by Thalys and Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, the Paris to Hamburg train service departs from Paris Nord and arrives in Hamburg Hbf. Typically 21 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Germany from France
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Germany from France
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Germany
1.5m
Mandatory
Considerations leaving from France
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Germany is currently allowed from France.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Hamburg is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Hamburg is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Hamburg is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Germany.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Robert Koch Institute.
We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.
This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
Visit Rome2rio travel advice for general help.
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Paris to Hamburg is to bus and train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 14h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Hamburg is to fly which costs €70 - €330 and takes 4h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris and arriving at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Paris and Hamburg is 745 km. The road distance is 896.7 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €180 - €350.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Paris to Hamburg, including transfers.
Paris to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Paris to Hamburg train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Hamburg is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €70 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €350 and takes 7h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €55 and takes 13h.
- Distance: 744.8 km
- Duration: 4h 35m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Hamburg, Germany?
Air France, Eurowings and three other airlines fly from Magenta to Hamburg every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Magenta to Hamburg via Duisburg Hbf in around 7h 56m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bremen via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bremen via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bremen via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bremen via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hannover via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €700
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hannover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bremen via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €800
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hannover via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €800
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €360
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hannover via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €900
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €1200
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €800
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Hamburg via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- presse@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- metronom
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- metronom
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg)
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €250
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €120 - €170
- Comfort
- €130 - €180
- Premium
- €180 - €250
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €75 - €110
- Comfort
- €90 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €160
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €130
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €65 - €90
- Comfort
- €75 - €100
- Premium
- €90 - €130
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €210
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- Flixtrain
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport to Essen
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €24
- Website
- Blablabus
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Go beyond Paris, the Alps, the Loire chateaux and the French Riviera.
Read the travel guideHeading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
We compare the different Eurail types and help you decide if a Eurail Pass is right for you
Read the travel guideWant to know more about Flixbus?
Rome2rio’s guide has all the details
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Hamburg Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Paris to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB station.
Paris to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Hamburg is 897 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Paris to Hamburg.
Eurowings, KLM, British Airways and two other airlines offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Book your Paris to Hamburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 893+ hotels available in Hamburg. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.