Visiting Germany

Hamburg Taxis

Taxis from Hamburg Airport to the city center are a good way to get from your flight to your accommodation in Hamburg quickly and efficiently.

Taxis from the airport to the city depart from taxi ranks outside of the terminal buildings. There are taxis there all throughout the day and night.

To ensure your safety and prevent you from getting overcharged, make sure to take an official airport taxi. Official taxis from Hamburg Airport to the city center are regulated and metered, so don’t worry about negotiating a price up front.

Taxis take around 20 to 30 minutes to complete the journey, pending traffic en route. The ultimate travel time depends on your final destination in Hamburg.

The cost of a taxi from Hamburg Airport to the city center is around 20 to 25 euros. There can be surcharges for extra luggage, travel during nighttime hours, and travel on public holidays.

Hamburg Buildings

Car hire at Hamburg Airport is offered by a number of different car hire companies.

All of the big name international rental car companies are represented at Hamburg airport. Their desks are located in the arrivals area after you clear customs or exit the main area where flights land.

Car hire at Hamburg airport is offered by Europcar, Sixt, Avis, and Hertz, among other brands.

It is a good idea to make a booking for a rental car in advance, as there are good deals and coupon codes for car hire discounts online.

Car hire at Hamburg Airport requires you to have a valid driving license, so make sure to travel with it in addition to your passport.

Hamburg Airport Train Station

Trains from Hamburg Airport to the city center are a great way to travel when visiting Hamburg. S-Bahn trains on Line 1 travel from the airport to the central station and other destinations in central Hamburg.

The Hamburg Airport train station is on the lower ground level of the airport. It is located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and you can walk there from either terminal.

There are ticket machines in the station above the escalators. You can buy tickets for trains from Hamburg Airport to the city center with cash or using a credit card. There are instructions posted on the top of each ticket machine, and the screens have an English language option as well.

Train tickets to Hamburg cost 2.80 euros each way. If you plan to ride the S-bahn trains, U-bahn trains, or buses again the same day, a day travel card is available for 5.50 euros.

The travel time on trains from Hamburg Airport to the city center is around 20 minutes. Trains run frequently throughout the day.