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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
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 $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Aabenraa to Hamburg without transferring at least 2 times.
ICL 50918 · IC 5753 · ECE 1191
ICL 50918 · IC 5753 · 11163
ICL 50926 · IC 5755 · 11167
ICL 50918 · IC 5753 · ECE 1191
ICL 50918 · IC 5753 · 11163
ICL 50926 · IC 5755 · 11167Omio 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 bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $464.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $464 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aabenraa to Hamburg:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aabenraa to Hamburg costing on average $50 (€40).
A bus is $430 (€346) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aabenraa to Hamburg costing on average $464 (€374).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 26m.
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€40) compared to roughly $44 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.11 (€-4.92). The journey takes 2h 26m 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, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICL 50918 · IC 5753 · 11163 | 6:49 AM Kliplev St. | 3h32 | 10:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 50918 · IC 5753 · ECE 1191 | On time 6:49 AM Kliplev St. | 3h11 | 10:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 50926 · IC 5755 · 11167 | 8:49 AM Kliplev St. | 3h33 | 12:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Aabenraa to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€30) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) 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 3h 0m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€30) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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