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HAM

Hamburg Airport (Helmut Schmidt)

Hamburg, Germany

Where to start
S-Bahn S1 to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, a taxi from the Arrivals rank or booked in Bolt or FREENOW, or Uber

Hamburg Airport is about 8.5 km north of the city centre. The S-Bahn S1 leaves from the station beneath Terminals 1 and 2 and reaches Hamburg Hauptbahnhof in about 25 minutes, about every 10 minutes. Taxis wait on the Arrivals level in front of both terminals. Bolt and FREENOW book licensed taxis in their apps. Uber works at the airport, and MOIA ride-pooling has a stop on the Arrivals level.

Ride Options

S-Bahn S1

transit

Fast ride to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof

AvailabilityAbout 25 minutes; about every 10 minutes
Pickup NoteStation beneath Terminals 1 and 2, reached from the Arrivals level.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Taxi

taxi

Door-to-door ride in Hamburg

AvailabilityRanks on the Arrivals level at both terminals
Pickup NoteIn front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2; card and cash accepted.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Uber

rideshare

App ride into Hamburg

AvailabilityOperates at HAM
Pickup NoteFollow the pickup point in your app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Bolt

taxi

Book a licensed Hamburg taxi in the Bolt app

AvailabilityBolt's HAM airport page lists taxi service (Taxi, Taxi XL, E-Taxi)
Pickup NoteFollow the pickup point in your app.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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FREENOW

taxi

Book a licensed Hamburg taxi in the app

AvailabilityListed by Hamburg Airport among its taxi partners
Pickup NoteRequest in the app and follow its directions to your driver.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost

MOIA

rideshare

Shared ride-pooling within Hamburg

AvailabilityThe airport is in MOIA's service area; you may share the ride
Pickup NoteMOIA stop on the lower (Arrivals) level.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer in Hamburg or the region

AvailabilityHamburg Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1 or 2 with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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SIXT Ride

Chauffeur

Pre-booked chauffeur transfer

AvailabilityHamburg Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you on arrival with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
Book Transfer

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber serves HAM. Follow the pickup point shown in your app. MOIA ride-pooling has a stop on the lower (Arrivals) level.

Taxi

Taxis wait on the Arrivals level in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Bolt and FREENOW book licensed taxis in their apps; follow the app's directions to your driver.

Shuttle

Hotel and private shuttles operate by arrangement.

Transit

S1 leaves from the station beneath Terminals 1 and 2 for Hamburg Hauptbahnhof. City buses, including night bus 606, stop in front of Terminal 1, Level 0.

Private Transfer

Welcome Pickups and SIXT Ride offer pre-booked transfers with a driver meeting you in Arrivals.

Travel Extras

Need a SIM?Need a lounge?Need a hotel?Need bag storage?

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Local Tips

  • The S1 S-Bahn station is beneath the terminals, reached from the Arrivals level.
  • S1 runs to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof about every 10 minutes, in about 25 minutes.
  • Taxis wait on the Arrivals level in front of Terminals 1 and 2; card and cash are accepted.
  • MOIA ride-pooling stops on the lower (Arrivals) level.
  • Baggage storage (e-Shuttle) is in Terminal 2, Departures level, public area, daily 06:00–21:00.

Tarmyq local tip

Changing to the underground? Ride the S1 one stop to Ohlsdorf for the U1.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Hamburg Airport to the city centre?

Take the S1 S-Bahn from the station beneath the terminals to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, about 25 minutes, roughly every 10 minutes.

Where are the taxis at Hamburg Airport?

On the Arrivals level in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Card and cash are accepted.

Do ride apps work at Hamburg Airport?

Yes. Uber serves HAM, and MOIA ride-pooling stops on the Arrivals level. Bolt and FREENOW book licensed taxis in their apps. Follow the pickup point shown in your app.

Is there luggage storage at Hamburg Airport?

Yes. e-Shuttle baggage storage is in Terminal 2, Departures level, open daily 06:00–21:00.