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Hamburg to Colchester

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Hamburg, Germany → Colchester, Great Britain

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Eleven ways to Travel from Hamburg to Colchester

Composite routes from Hamburg to Colchester

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.43–$279.90
Plane from Bremen Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.81–$318.06

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$636.13
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$623.41

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$521.63

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$254.45

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$890.58
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$470.74

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$699.74

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$470.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$547.07

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$40.71–$343.51

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Bus from Hanover central bus station to London
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$114.50

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.26–$62.34

TerraVision UK

Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from London Victoria to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$21.63

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.08–$82.70
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$178.12
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$30.53

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.67–$305.34
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.23–$267.17

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.25–$64.89
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$40.71

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26
Bus from London Victoria to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Greater Anglia

Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90
Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs $65.22 - $217.39 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs $92.39 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Colchester via Hanover central bus station, London Victoria and London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Colchester via Osnabrück Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, King's Cross and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Colchester?

The distance between Hamburg and Colchester is 811 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs $130.43 - $423.91 .

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Colchester?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Hamburg to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Colchester bus from?

Hamburg to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Colchester train from?

Hamburg to Colchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Colchester?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Colchester is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs $130.43 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 22h 27m.

Where does the Hamburg to Colchester bus arrive?

Hamburg to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

What is the time difference between Hamburg and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Hamburg. It is currently 00:53 in Hamburg and 23:53 in Colchester.

Where does the Hamburg to Colchester train arrive?

Hamburg to Colchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 825+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $40.99 per night.
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