- Must visit
Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
7 h 47 m
Average duration
8 h 8 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alvesta to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alvesta to Hamburg will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 52 trains that leave Alvesta for Hamburg on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 468 km distance in an average of 8 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 47 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 8 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
R 1137 · RJ 387
1037 Öresundstågen+
ECE 399+
17505 Krösatågen
1065 Öresundstågen+
ICL 50055 · IC 5763 · 11183
1073 Öresundstågen+
ICL 50055 · IC 5763 · 11183
1037 Öresundstågen+
ICL 50047 · IC 5761 · 11179
307 Snälltåget
307 Snälltåget
1053 Öresundstågen+
ECE 395+
17511 Krösatågen
545 X 2000+
1153 Öresundstågen+
345 SJ
X2 531+
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alvesta to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 24m. 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 $68, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 54m Average total duration Fastest 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 40m Average total duration 16h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alvesta to Hamburg:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Alvesta to Hamburg costing on average $74 (€61).
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alvesta to Hamburg costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Ferry takes on average 12h 44m.
Bus takes on average 16h 10m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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 Alvesta to Hamburg trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 1081 · ECE 399 | On time 12:23 PM Alvesta station | 8h38 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
X2 527+ R 1085 · ECE 399 | On time 12:32 PM Alvesta station | 8h29 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
529 X 2000+ 307 Snälltåget | 1:32 PM Alvesta station | 8h25 | 9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 | On time 2:23 PM Alvesta station | 8h33 | 10:56 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
X2 531+ R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 | On time 2:32 PM Alvesta station | 8h24 | 10:56 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
531 X 2000+ 307 Snälltåget | 2:32 PM Alvesta station | 7h25 | 9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 1105 · ICL 50071 · IC 5767 · 11191 | 3:23 PM Alvesta station | 8h58 | 12:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
X2 533+ R 1105 · ICL 50071 · IC 5767 | 3:31 PM Alvesta station | 8h50 | 12:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5 transfers | |
R 1145 · RJ 387 | 8:23 PM Alvesta station | 8h12 | 4:35 AM Hamburg Altona | 1 transfer | |
X2 543+ R 1145 · RJ 387 | 8:31 PM Alvesta station | 8h04 | 4:35 AM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
345 SJ | 9:10 PM Alvesta station | 12h45 | 9:55 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
545 X 2000+ 1181 Öresundstågen+ 345 SJ | 9:31 PM Alvesta station | 12h24 | 9:55 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
17505 Krösatågen+ 1037 Öresundstågen+ ECE 399 | On time 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 14h25 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17505 Krösatågen+ 1037 Öresundstågen+ ECE 397 | On time 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 12h25 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17505 Krösatågen+ 1037 Öresundstågen+ ECE 395 | On time 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 10h19 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17505 Krösatågen+ 1037 Öresundstågen+ ECE 397 | On time 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 12h25 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17505 Krösatågen+ 1037 Öresundstågen+ ECE 399 | On time 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 14h25 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17505 Krösatågen+ 1037 Öresundstågen+ ICL 50047 · IC 5761 | 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 11h46 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
17505 Krösatågen+ 1037 Öresundstågen+ RJ 385 | 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 8h52 | 3:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17505 Krösatågen+ 1037 Öresundstågen+ ECE 395 | On time 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 10h19 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17505 Krösatågen+ 1037 Öresundstågen+ R 1053 · ECE 395 | On time 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 10h19 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
17505 Krösatågen+ 1037 Öresundstågen+ RJ 385 · S7 | 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 8h37 | 3:13 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) | 3 transfers | |
17505 Krösatåg+ 1041 Öresundstågen+ ICL 50047 · IC 5761 | 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 11h46 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
17505 Krösatåg+ 1041 Öresundstågen+ ICL 50039 · IC 5759 | 6:36 AM Alvesta station | 9h46 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ ECE 397 | On time 8:23 AM Alvesta station | 10h38 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ ECE 399 | On time 8:23 AM Alvesta station | 12h38 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ ICL 50047 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 8:23 AM Alvesta station | 9h59 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 1049 · ECE 395 | On time 8:23 AM Alvesta station | 8h32 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ ECE 395 | On time 8:23 AM Alvesta station | 8h32 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
1049 Öresundstågen+ R 1053 · ECE 395 | On time 8:23 AM Alvesta station | 8h32 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17511 Krösatågen+ 1053 Öresundstågen+ ECE 397 | On time 8:35 AM Alvesta station | 10h26 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17511 Krösatågen+ 1053 Öresundstågen+ ECE 399 | On time 8:35 AM Alvesta station | 12h26 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17511 Krösatågen+ 1053 Öresundstågen+ ECE 395 | On time 8:35 AM Alvesta station | 8h20 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
521 X 2000+ 1057 Öresundstågen+ ECE 397 | On time 9:31 AM Alvesta station | 9h30 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
521 X 2000+ 1057 Öresundstågen+ ECE 399 | On time 9:31 AM Alvesta station | 11h30 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
521 X 2000+ 1057 Öresundstågen+ ICL 50047 · IC 5761 | 9:31 AM Alvesta station | 8h51 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
X2 521+ R 1057 · ICL 50047 · IC 5761 | 9:31 AM Alvesta station | 8h51 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ ICL 50055 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 10:23 AM Alvesta station | 9h59 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ ECE 399 | On time 10:23 AM Alvesta station | 10h38 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
1065 Öresundstågen+ ECE 397 | On time 10:23 AM Alvesta station | 8h38 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 1065 · ECE 397 | On time 10:23 AM Alvesta station | 8h38 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
523 X 2000+ 1065 Öresundstågen+ ECE 397 | On time 10:31 AM Alvesta station | 8h30 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
523 X 2000+ 1065 Öresundstågen+ ICL 50055 · IC 5763 | 10:31 AM Alvesta station | 9h51 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
523 X 2000+ 1065 Öresundstågen+ ECE 399 | On time 10:31 AM Alvesta station | 10h30 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
X2 523+ R 1069 · ECE 397 | On time 10:31 AM Alvesta station | 8h30 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
X2 523+ R 1067 · ECE 397 | On time 10:31 AM Alvesta station | 8h30 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17515 Krösatågen+ 1073 Öresundstågen+ ECE 399 | On time 10:52 AM Alvesta station | 10h09 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17515 Krösatågen+ 1073 Öresundstågen+ ICL 50055 · IC 5763 | 10:52 AM Alvesta station | 9h30 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Alvesta to Hamburg run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:43, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 290 miles (468 km) distance in 7h 38m.
Distance 290 miles (468 km) |
Average train duration 8h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 38m |
First train 2:43 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
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