Transportation

Mobility without a car is not a problem in Hamburg. The Hamburg Transport Authority (known as the HVV) will transport you quickly and comfortably to virtually any place in Hamburg and surroundings aboard its buses, underground trains (U-Bahn), metro trains (S-Bahn) and night buses. Enjoy Hamburg nightlife without the worry of driving in town. It's safer and the night buses run till the wee hours of the morning.

Depending of your needs you can choose between several kind of special tickets to save money, for example the Hamburg Card or the Power Pass.

The Hamburg Card

Experience Hamburg easy-going and at a good value with the Hamburg CARD! Not only is all public transportation free with the purchase of this ticket, it also includes free admission to various museums and countless other reductions.

The Power Pass

For everybody under 30!
The Power-Pass is a transportation ticket and a guide to the scene rolled into one. This money-saving fun pass has a lot to offer, like free rides on public transportation, free or reduced admission to many museums, discounts on city sightseeing tours and even the sights themselves, coupons for discounts on movies, discos, pubs and clubs... to name only some of the benefits. And all for only 6,70 € for the first day, 3 € for each additional day! The pass is valid for up to 7 days.

International Airport

The Hamburg Airport is the hub between northern and eastern Europe, and ranks very high among Germany's 16 international airports with an annual seven million passengers and 140,000 take-offs and landings. An additional advantage: The airport is a mere eight km outside town. Information under +49/40/5075-0
Internet: www.ham.airport.de

Connections Airport-Hamburg (ca. 8 km):

1. HVV - Airport-Express bus line 110
U /S Ohlsdorf - airport (coming from city center) Airport - U / S Ohlsdorf, connection to city center

Bus stops at Terminals 1 and 4.
Arrivals and departures every 10 minutes.
Fare: Adults 2,20 €
Children (4 to 12 years) 0,80 €

2. Airport Express - City Connection
Total travel time: 25 to 30 minutes

Departure from Hamburg main train station (Kirchenallee) to Airport 5:00 A.M. - 8:20 P.M. every 15 minutes (from 7:00 P.M. every 20 min.)
Airport to Hamburg main train station (Kirchenallee) 5:39 A.M. - 8:44 P.M. every 15 minutes (from 7:00 P.M. every 20 min.)

Bus stops at Terminals 1 and 4.
Fare: Adults 4,60 EUR
Return fare: 6,50 EUR
Children (up to 12): 2,00 EUR
Family ticket (parents with children up to 12): 10,00 EUR
Groups of six or more persons: 3,50 EUR per person

Hamburg Transit Authorities Airport-Hamburg

Departure in front of terminal 3

Line 39 (Express) towards eufelsbrück /Erdkampsweg
Line 172 towards Mundsburger - Brücke
Line 268 towards S-Rahlstedt
Line 292 towards Lufthansa Werft U-Ochsenzoll
Line 606 (Night bus) towards Rathausmarkt /U-Ochsenzoll
Internet

Taxi Airport-Hamburg

There are taxi-ranks in front of the terminals 1 and 4. A ride into the city-center costs about 16,00 EUR.

Train Service

Hamburg is easily accessible by train and boasts four train stations in addition to the main train station, those being Altona, Dammtor, Bergedorf and Harburg. Both InterCity (IC) and InterCityExpress (ICE) trains stop at all five stations. Dammtor is particularly convenient for trade fair visitors as it is located adjacent to the Congress Center

Ask for our attractive rail packages (RIT) when making your hotel reservation. Booking and Information about the exact distances to Hamburg at the Hamburg Hotline +49 40 300 51 300, daily from 8a.m. to 8p.m. (booking deadline is 8 days before arrival date).

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