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Miniatur Wunderland
The world-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for detailed landscapes, airports, and interactive scenes. One of Hamburg’s biggest visitor highlights.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 37 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aachen to Hamburg will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Aachen to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
26819 · ICE 200
ICE 1545 · ICE 616
ICE 1547 · ICE 614
26815 · ICE 202
26821 · ICE 610
ICE 1547 · ICE 614
ICE 1545 · ICE 616
26815 · ICE 202
26817 · ICE 612
26819 · ICE 200Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Hamburg:
A bus is $48 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Hamburg costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $212 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Hamburg costing on average $263 (€212).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€79) compared to roughly $87 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.17 (€-8.21). The journey takes 4h 58m versus 4h 43m 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 Aachen to Hamburg trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1547 · ICE 614 | On time 9:06 AM Aachen Hbf | 5h30 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10318 · ICE 202 | On time 9:37 AM Aachen Hbf | 5h55 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10320 · ICE 612 | On time 10:37 AM Aachen Hbf | 5h55 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10322 · ICE 200 | On time 11:37 AM Aachen Hbf | 5h55 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10324 · ICE 610 | On time 12:37 PM Aachen Hbf | 6h00 | 6:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Aachen to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 255 miles (411 km) distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average train duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 12:32 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
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