Cardiff to Hamburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

571.1 miles 919.1 km · straight line
726.4 miles actual route 1169.1 km · driving distance
12h 41min estimated drive time
£110 - £136 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Hamburg?

The distance from Cardiff to Hamburg is 571.1 miles (919.1 km) as the crow flies. Hamburg is located ENE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 726.4 miles, taking about 12h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Hamburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 41min £110 - £136 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 13min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~16h 29min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Hamburg

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m 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 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM