Hamburg transportation

Getting around in Hamburg is truly a piece of cake thanks to the highly developed public transportation system. Buses connect every corner of the city in daytime, going on a regular base , while at night the " Nachtbus" ( night bus) service takes over making sure everybody reaches its destination. The system is easy to figure out as all busses arrive and depart from the"Rathausmarkt".

Public transport: train and subway
Apart from buses, you can make use of the Hamburg Intracity train service, operating from 5 AM until 1 AM on weekdays and all night long on weekends in the central city. Probably the fastest and most comfortable way of moving around the city is by using on of the six S-Bahn (suburban) lines or the three U-Bahn (subway) lines, which connect almost every point of the city. There is one important thing you should keep in mind and that is that train doors do not open automatically, you have to press a button or pull a handle in order to board or get out.

Public transport: bus
In some bus stops in Hamburg, but well in all rail stations, you can find vending machines that will give you the ticket you need for your ride. You can choose from short distance, single ride, group and day tickets. In case you hop on a bus just like that, there is no worry as the bus driver can always sell you a ticket. If planning on staying several days or weeks in the city, it is best to go to the Hauptbanhof, with a passport photo and get yourself a pass at the information office. If you wish to combine traveling with sightseeing you can also buy a Hamburg Card. If you wish to travel in a comfortable way, try to avoid rush hours, before 9 AM and between 4 -7 PM and also keep in mind that in these hours you are not allowed to take bikes on the subway.

Public transport: ferry
Furthermore you can choose to travel with one of the six ferries, operating in the Hamburg harbor and along the River Elbe as part of the regular public transport system. We would especially recommend a ride with the 62 ferry line if you wish to enjoy the amazing scenery of Hamburg. For a more convenient though expensive way of traveling, you can always catch a cab, easy to recognize licensed taxis, either by there ivory white color, or by the yellow and black "Taxi" sign on the roof.

Hamburg get around