Hamburg to Tonning is 2 hours 15 min by train but only 1 hour 30 min by car. The car trip is 78 miles, which is about EUR $18 of gas at current German prices. S

Hamburg to Tonning is 2 hours 15 min by train but only 1 hour 30 min by car. The car trip is 78 miles, which is about EUR $18 of gas at current German prices. So the train pass is worth it if you plan to take more than one such trip (round trip) before the end of the year. You'll spend 50% longer traveling, but you can read so that might even be a win. You have greater flexibility of destinations with a car, but also the obligation to park it.