Hamburg Airport to City: S-Bahn, Bus, and Hotel Transfers
Hamburg Airport is about 10 km north of the city centre in Fuhlsbüttel, which makes the trip into town one of the shorter airport transfers in Germany. S1 is the default for almost everyone.
S-Bahn: S1
The station Hamburg Airport (Flughafen) is reached from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 arrivals by lifts, escalators and stairs. Hamburg Airport lists S1 to and from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof about every 10 minutes, with a journey of about 25 minutes. At Ohlsdorf, the next stop, you can change to U1.
Tickets are sold through HVV, Hamburg’s transport authority. Check current fares and which ticket covers the airport on hvv.de before you travel; prices change. Validate if the ticket type requires it, and check the destination display. Trains toward the city call at Hauptbahnhof.
Buses
Bus stops are in front of Terminal 1 on arrival level 0. Published lines include 274 toward Ohlsdorf, 292 toward Langenhorn, Ochsenzoll, Lattenkamp and Hagenbecks Tierpark, and X95 toward Schnelsen, Pinneberg and Elmshorn. Night bus 606 is listed toward Langenhorn and, on another routing, toward Rathausmarkt, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and U Alsterdorf. Use an HVV journey planner for the stop that matches your hotel.
Taxis and ride-hailing
Taxi ranks are outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 on the arrivals level. The airport lists cash and card payment, and names Hansa-Taxi, Taxiruf-Hamburg, Taxi Hamburg and FreeNow as options. A ride to the centre typically takes 20 to 30 minutes in light traffic. Fares are metered; confirm the running total on the meter. MOIA is listed as an app-based shuttle alternative.
Reaching each hotel
| Hotel | Area | Typical access from the terminals |
|---|---|---|
| Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg Airport | On the airport, Flughafenstrasse 1-3 | Covered footbridge, about 4 minutes |
| Courtyard by Marriott Hamburg Airport | Flughafenstrasse 47, about 600 m | Complimentary shuttle 05:00 to 23:00 on request, or about 10 minutes on foot |
| Motel One Hamburg Airport | Alsterkrugchaussee 455-459, just over 1 km | Walk about 10 to 15 minutes, or bus to Röntgenstraße |
| B&B Hotel Hamburg-Airport | Alsterkrugchaussee 445, 1.2 km | Walk about 15 minutes, or bus to Röntgenstraße opposite the door |
Shuttle hours and bus numbers change. Confirm with the hotel on the day if you are landing after 23:00, when only the walk or a taxi is reliable for the Courtyard.
If you would rather stay in the terminal, read sleeping in Hamburg Airport first. For a few hours between flights, see the day rooms and layover guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Hamburg Airport to the city centre?
Take S-Bahn line S1 from the station under the terminals. Hamburg Airport lists trains about every 10 minutes, with a journey of about 25 minutes to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof. Buy an HVV ticket that covers the airport before you board.
Which S-Bahn line serves Hamburg Airport?
Only S1. The station is called Hamburg Airport (Flughafen) and is reached from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 arrivals by lifts, escalators and stairs. At Ohlsdorf, one stop from the airport, you can change to underground line U1.
Do the Hamburg Airport hotels have shuttle buses?
Only Courtyard by Marriott Hamburg Airport publishes a complimentary airport shuttle, on request from 05:00 to 23:00. Radisson Blu is on a footbridge. Motel One and B&B are a walk or a city bus from Alsterkrugchaussee.
Information last verified: August 17, 2026
