Compare: HAM direct shuttle or train?

Consider	HAM direct shuttle	Train to Walsrode
Journey	Direct to camp; stay with your luggage and avoid rail connections. Road traffic can cause delays.	Connections and luggage transfers to manage yourself; missed connections or rail delays may affect your pick-up.
Comfort & company	Travel with other participants and meet your team before camp.	Independent travel; you may meet others at the station.
First time in Germany	A supported final leg if the language and transport system are unfamiliar.	You will need to find your platforms and follow local transport information.
Cost	€90, known in advance. Pay now or deduct from your travel reimbursement.	Depends on your origin, route and booking date; there is no single comparable fare.

Arriving in Hamburg a few days early? Enjoy the city, then use public transport to return to the airport meeting point on your booked shuttle day. Check your connection and allow enough time.

Choose whichever works best for your journey. The shuttle trades a known cost for a simpler, shared arrival.

Travel reimbursement — all programs: Camp reimburses up to €150 of eligible travel expenses at camp, against invoices, after you complete at least two placement weeks. Keep your invoices. The HAM shuttle can be paid now or reserved with €90 deducted from this allowance, leaving up to €60 for other eligible expenses. If you do not qualify for reimbursement, the €90 remains payable by you. This is separate from your Confirmation Deposit refund.