How to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) ✈️ to the City Center
Hamburg Airport (HAM), also known as Flughafen Hamburg Helmut Schmidt, is the largest international airport of Hamburg and is located about 8 km north of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Hamburg by Suburban train (“S-Bahn”), Taxi, Private Transfer, Uber or Car Sharing.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Hamburg Airport (HAM) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and offical links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfer options from Hamburg Airport to the City Center (Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Suburban train | 30 Min. | 3,60 € | Details | |
Taxi | 25 Min. | 30‑40 € | Details | |
Private Transfer |
25 Min. | 85 € | Details | |
Uber | 25 Min. | 35 € | Details | |
Car Sharing | 25 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private Transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Hamburg Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Hamburg: