Route guide

Hamburg → Stockholm

811 km · Germany to Sweden · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €29+ by bus

How to travel from Hamburg to Stockholm

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

🚄Train

€64–186

Duration: 6h 45m

via Deutsche Bahn (ICE), SJ

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€29–77

Duration: 11h 35m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~23 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€67–217

Duration: 3h 35m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, SAS

~126 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€97–178

Duration: 9h

~138 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 811 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 Germany into Sweden. 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 Stockholm — every option in detail

Hamburg to Stockholm by train

Trains link Hamburg (Germany) and Stockholm (Sweden) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h 45m including one or two connections at major hubs.

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

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €64 to €186. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 11 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 126 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~115 kg on this distance.

Hamburg to Stockholm by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Hamburg and Stockholm with a typical journey of 11h 35m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €29 when booked in advance, rising to €77 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 Stockholm by flight

Flights between Hamburg and Stockholm take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 35m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €67–217. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 126 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Hamburg to Stockholm by car

The driving distance from Hamburg to Stockholm is approximately 932 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 9h of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €97–178 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–Sweden 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 138 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Hamburg and Stockholm is approximately 811 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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