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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€34
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€34
Fastest journey on Sep 17
3 h 14 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
3 h 29 m
Trains on Sep 17
6
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aabenraa to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aabenraa to Hamburg will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
It's difficult to get from Aabenraa to Hamburg without transferring at least 2 times.
ICL 50950 · IC 5761 · 11179
ICL 50942 · IC 5759 · 11175
ICL 50958 · IC 5763 · 11183
ICL 50918 · IC 5753 · 11163
ICL 50910 · IC 5751 · 11159
ICL 50910 · IC 5751 · 11159
ICL 50918 · IC 5753 · 11163
ICL 50950 · IC 5761 · 11179
ICL 50942 · IC 5759 · 11175
ICL 50958 · IC 5763 · 11183Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aabenraa to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €44, while a flight costs an average of €531.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€44 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price | €531 Average price | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Aabenraa to Hamburg:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aabenraa to Hamburg costing on average €46.
A train is €488 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aabenraa to Hamburg costing on average €531.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-7.89. The journey takes 2h 41m versus 2h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Aabenraa to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICL 50910 · IC 5751 · 11159 | 5:08 AM Kliplev St. | 3h14 | 8:22 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 50918 · IC 5753 · 11163 | 6:49 AM Kliplev St. | 3h32 | 10:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 50926 · IC 5755 · 11167 | 8:49 AM Kliplev St. | 3h33 | 12:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 50942 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 12:49 PM Kliplev St. | 3h33 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 50950 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 2:49 PM Kliplev St. | 3h33 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 50958 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 4:49 PM Kliplev St. | 3h33 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Aabenraa to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Hamburg Hbf -> Hamburg City Center (Rathausmarkt)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aabenraa 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.

Most Aabenraa to Hamburg trains use the Kliplev St. to Hamburg-Altona station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg Hbf. Use this guide to compare Aabenraa and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kliplev St. is 12 km from Aabenraa city centre. Public transport options include:
Kliplev St. has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kliplev St..
ATMs are available at Kliplev St..
Available at Kliplev St.: Parking, WC.
Available at Kliplev St.: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kliplev St..
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona 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 options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
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 storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Block House, Schweinske
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg, Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof.
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