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S-Bahn S1 and ferry 62 to the Altona cruise terminalorPrivate transfer to the HafenCity cruise terminal?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The S-Bahn S1 and ferry 62 to the Altona cruise terminal goes to Dockland ferry pier. Neither reaches Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and Jungfernstieg.

The Private transfer to the HafenCity cruise terminal is quicker: 35 min against 43 min.

S-Bahn S1 and ferry 62 to the Altona cruise terminal: 04:32–22:52. Private transfer to the HafenCity cruise terminal: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersS-Bahn S1 and ferry 62 to the Altona cruise terminalPrivate transfer to the HafenCity cruise terminalDifference
1€4.10€92€87.90
2€8.20€92€83.80
3€12.30€92€79.70
4€16.40€92€75.60
5€16.40€116€99.60
6€20.50€116€95.50
7€24.60€116€91.40
8€28.70€232€203.30

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
S162 · S-Bahn Hamburg, HADAG, hvv tariffS-Bahn S1 and ferry 62 to the Altona cruise terminal
From
Station "Hamburg Airport (Flughafen)" beneath the terminals, on the S1 towards the Hauptbahnhof
To
Dockland ferry pier, next to the Cruise Center Altona, changing at Landungsbrücken
Luggage
A commuter train with standing room by the doors, then a harbour ferry; busy at rush hour.
Runs
04:32–22:52
Journey
43 min

Buy the ticket before you step onto the S1 platform: an app ticket bought after entering the paid area counts as no ticket, and the penalty is EUR 60.

Ferry crossing times depend on the tide, and the boat can be changed at a stop other than the ends.

S-Bahn S1 and ferry 62 to the Altona cruise terminal: price for every party size

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