Hamburg City Transportation

Hamburg City TransportationHamburg has both a metro and ferry system. The city is also great for walking.

Walking

With river, canals, harbor and boats, Hamburg is a picturesque city, perfect for walking.

U-Bahn and S-Bahn

The U-Bahn is the underground train running mostly in the downtown area. The S-Bahn is the suburban train.

More information at: www.hvv.com.

For time tables in English: Geofox Hamburg site

U-Bahn and S-Bahn Tickets

Short rides within downtown: €1

One-way: €2.30

One-day travel on S- and U-Bahn: €5.25

One-day Hamburg Card including reduced museum admission: €8.50

Three-day Hamburg Card: €19.90

One-day Group Card, same as Hamburg Card for 5 people: €13.50

Three-day Group Card: €32.90

Ferry

Alster-kreuz Fahrt Ferries run between stops on the lake.

Ferry Tickets

Per stop: €1.10

Five stops: €5.50

Loop: €7

Children: half price

Boat

Segelschule Kpt. Pieper rents boats across from the Hotel Atlantic.

Boat Rental

Sailboat per hour for one to six people: €15

For each additional person: €1.50

Paddleboats and Rowboats per hour: €12

Bike

Fahrradladen St. Georg at Schmilinskystrasse 6, rents bikes for €8 per day or €40 per week. Campusrad at von-Melle-Park is student run and also rents bikes per day or for the weekend for €2

Airport

Information at: www.airport.de.

Note: All prices were accurate when compiled. Please check the Web sites listed for the most up-to-date information.

 

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