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 from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to the city center 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 from HAM airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Hamburg Airport to the City Center (Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | More | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Suburban train | 30 Min. | 3.90 € | Details |
 |
Taxi | 25 Min. | 35‑45 € | Details |
 |
Private Transfer |
25 Min. | 65 € | 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 is the more faster and comfortable option.
• This page contains affiliate links – your price remains the same, we receive a small commission. Thank you for your support.
Timetable and tickets ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
3.90 € ppDescription:
The S-Bahn ‘S1’ connects Hamburg Airport directly with the Central Station (“Hauptbahnhof”). With a journey time of just 30 minutes, it is the fastest and cheapest option. The S-Bahn stop is located directly below the terminals.
Order via Taxi App ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
35-45 €Description:
Taxi from Hamburg Airport (Terminal 1 & 2) to the center of Hamburg, Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
65 €Description:
Private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Hamburg Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Hamburg or directly to your accommodation in the City Center
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
35 €Description:
Uber from Hamburg airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to the center of Hamburg, to Hamburg Central Station or directly to the accommodation
Check local providers ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
Depending on selected carDescription:
ShareNow, Miles, Sixt share or Ufodrive from Hamburg Airport (parking lot P2/4, Ring B) to central Hamburg, to Hamburg Central Station or directly to your accommodationHamburg Travel Tips (AD)
Things to know about Hamburg:
1. The port of Hamburg is almost as big as Copenhagen
2. The Beatles began their music career in Hamburg St. Pauli
3. Hamburg has more bridges than Venice and Amsterdam together