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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Hamburg
Cheapest price
72S$
Average price
158S$
Fastest journey
5 h 34 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Hamburg will cost around 158S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 72S$.
To travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 1170 · IC 60403 · ICE 9208:50 PM10h00Rotterdam Centraal6:50 AMHamburg Hbf72 S$1One-way2 changes- IC 1181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · 189819:45 PM9h05Rotterdam Centraal6:50 AMHamburg Hbf88 S$1One-way5 changes
- IC 3979 · 18981 · 75419 · ICE 9209:12 PM9h38Rotterdam Centraal6:50 AMHamburg Hbf88 S$1One-way3 changes
- IC 1156 · IC 1765 · ICE 243 · ICE 1045:20 PM5h56Rotterdam Centraal11:16 PMHamburg Hbf90 S$1One-way4 changes
- ICD 1865 · ICE 243 · ICE 104+
957895:11 PM6h05Rotterdam Centraal11:16 PMHamburg Hbf90 S$1One-way3 changes
- IC 2051 · ICE 127 · ICE 15202:05 PM5h34Rotterdam Centraal7:39 PMHamburg Harburg173 S$1One-way2 changes
- IC 2035 · ICE 123 · ICE 102010:05 AM5h35Rotterdam Centraal3:40 PMHamburg Harburg196 S$1One-way2 changes
- IC 1114 · IC 1723 · 20363 · ICE 10366:50 AM5h48Rotterdam Centraal12:38 PMHamburg Harburg168 S$1One-way3 changes
- IC 1130 · IC 1739 · 20371 · ICE 103210:50 AM5h49Rotterdam Centraal4:39 PMHamburg Harburg146 S$1One-way3 changes
- IC 1110 · IC 1719 · 20361 · ICE 23105:50 AM5h53Rotterdam Centraal11:43 AMHamburg Harburg101 S$1One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Rotterdam to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 49S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 49S$, and a flight costs an average of 173S$.
Distance: 415 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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130S$ Average Price | 79S$ Average Price Cheapest | 490S$ Average Price |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rotterdam to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Hamburg trains for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| ICD 1865 · ICE 243+95789+ICE 104 | On time 5:11 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h05 | 11:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 1156 · IC 1765 · ICE 243+95789 | On time 5:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h56 | 11:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| IC 1162 · IC 1771 · 20387 · 14072 | 6:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h58 | 5:48 AM Hamburg Harburg | 4 changes | |
| IC 1162 · IC 1771 · 20387 · 14072 | 6:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h35 | 6:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| IC 1170 · IC 60403 · ICE 920 | On time 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h00 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE 4074 · IC 579 · IC 3079+ 20043 | On time 8:54 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h56 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5 changes | |
| IC 1178 · IC 1787 · 20355 · ICE 208 | On time 10:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h25 | 9:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 1187 · IC 3585 · 20065 · ICE 618 | 11:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h00 | 10:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| RE 4084 · IC 689 · RE RS23 · 20357 | 11:24 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h51 | 10:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| Friday, 14 August | |||||
| IC 1418 · ICE 141 · ICE 206+95777 | 4:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h13 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 1110 · ICE 121 · ICE 204 | 5:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h25 | 1:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 1110 · IC 1719 · 20361 · ICE 616 | 5:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h25 | 12:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 1110 · IC 1719 · 20361 · ICE 2310 | On time 5:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h53 | 11:43 AM Hamburg Harburg | 3 changes | |
| RE 4014 · IC 519 · ICE 121 · IC 2206 | 5:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h21 | 12:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| IC 1114 · IC 1723 · 20363 · ICE 1036 | 6:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h48 | 12:38 PM Hamburg Harburg | 3 changes | |
| ICD 1825 · ICE 143 · ICE 204+95779 | 7:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h04 | 1:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 1116 · IC 1725 · ICE 143 · ICE 204 | 7:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h55 | 1:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| IC 2027 · ICE 225 · ICE 202 | On time 8:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h10 | 3:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2027 · ICE 225 · IC 2204 · ICE 614 | 8:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h10 | 2:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 2035 · ICE 123 · ICE 1020 | On time 10:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h35 | 3:40 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 changes | |
| IC 1130 · IC 1739 · 20371 · ICE 1032 | 10:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h49 | 4:39 PM Hamburg Harburg | 3 changes | |
| ICD 1841 · ICE 147 · ICE 200+95783 | 11:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h04 | 5:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 1132 · IC 1741 · ICE 147 · ICE 200 | 11:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h55 | 5:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| IC 2043 · ICE 125 · ICE 108 | On time 12:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h10 | 7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2043 · ICE 125 · IC 2200 · ICE 610 | 12:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h10 | 6:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 2043 · ICE 125 · IC 2200 · ICE 610 | 12:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h10 | 6:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICD 1849 · ICE 149 · ICE 108+95785 | 1:11 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h04 | 7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 1140 · IC 1749 · ICE 149 · ICE 108 | 1:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h55 | 7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| IC 2051 · ICE 127 · ICE 1520 | 2:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h34 | 7:39 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 changes | |
| ICD 1857 · ICE 241 · ICE 106+95787 | 3:11 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h04 | 9:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 1148 · IC 1757 · ICE 241 · ICE 106 | 3:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h55 | 9:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| IC 2059 · ICE 129 · ICE 104 | On time 4:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h11 | 11:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2059 · ICE 129 · IC 2006 · ICE 516 | On time 4:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h10 | 10:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Hamburg
Netherlands
Germany
Trains from Rotterdam to Hamburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 50S$ but you can travel from only 49S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 415 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 415 km |
Average train duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price 50S$ |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Rotterdam to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Rotterdam and Hamburg from 49S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
metronom
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Rotterdam to Hamburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Hamburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotterdam and Hamburg
Most Rotterdam to Hamburg trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Rotterdam station do trains to Hamburg leave from?
Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Getting to Rotterdam Alexander from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Alexander is 6 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Alexander train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Alexander has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Alexander, Brasserie Waalhaven
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Alexander: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander, NH Capelle, Campanile Rotterdam Oost.
Getting to Rotterdam Noord from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
Which Hamburg station do trains from Rotterdam arrive at?
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Getting to Hamburg-Harburg from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Getting to Hamburg Airport from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport train station facilities and services
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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