Birmingham, United Kingdom to Hamburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

498.8 miles 802.7 km · straight line
701 miles actual route 1128.1 km · driving distance
12h 7min estimated drive time
£106 - £131 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Hamburg?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Hamburg is 498.8 miles (802.7 km) as the crow flies. Hamburg is located ENE of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 701 miles, taking about 12h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Hamburg is in Germany.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, United Kingdom and Hamburg. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Hamburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 7min £106 - £131 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 32min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~15h 45min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Hamburg

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Hamburg
53.55°N, 9.99°E
Europe/Berlin
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM