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S-Bahn S1 and U-Bahn U4 to the HafenCity cruise terminalorPrivate transfer to the HafenCity cruise terminal?

The short answer

For one traveler the S-Bahn S1 and U-Bahn U4 to the HafenCity cruise terminal is cheaper by €87.90. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The S-Bahn S1 and U-Bahn U4 to the HafenCity cruise terminal is quicker: 32 min against 35 min.

S-Bahn S1 and U-Bahn U4 to the HafenCity cruise terminal: 04:32–23:52. 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 U-Bahn U4 to the HafenCity 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
S1U4 · S-Bahn Hamburg, HOCHBAHN, hvv tariffS-Bahn S1 and U-Bahn U4 to the HafenCity cruise terminal
From
Station "Hamburg Airport (Flughafen)" beneath the terminals, on the S1 towards the Hauptbahnhof
To
U Überseequartier, inside the quarter that holds the cruise terminal, changing at Jungfernstieg
Luggage
A commuter train with standing room by the doors, then a metro train; busy at rush hour.
Runs
04:32–23:52
Journey
32 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.

After the 23:52 from the airport the U4 connections thin out; check the last one before you rely on it.

S-Bahn S1 and U-Bahn U4 to the HafenCity cruise terminal: price for every party size

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