Route guide

Hamburg → Oslo

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

How to travel from Hamburg to Oslo

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

🚄Train

€58–168

Duration: 5h 55m

via Deutsche Bahn (ICE), Vy

~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, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Norwegian

~111 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€85–156

Duration: 7h 53m

~121 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Hamburg and Oslo 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 Germany into Norway. 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.

Hamburg to Oslo — every option in detail

Hamburg to Oslo by train

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

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

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.

Hamburg to Oslo by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Hamburg and Oslo 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.

Hamburg to Oslo by flight

Flights between Hamburg and Oslo 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, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Norwegian.

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.

Hamburg to Oslo by car

The driving distance from Hamburg to Oslo 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 Germany–Norway 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 Hamburg and Oslo 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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