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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
$112
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
7 h 4 m
Average duration
7 h 18 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
391 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Annaberg-Buchholz to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annaberg-Buchholz to Hamburg will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
It's difficult to get from Annaberg-Buchholz to Hamburg without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Annaberg-Buchholz to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 15m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $253.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $253 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 20m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Annaberg-Buchholz to Hamburg:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annaberg-Buchholz to Hamburg costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $215 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annaberg-Buchholz to Hamburg costing on average $253 (€204).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Flight takes on average 13h 20m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€66) compared to roughly $86 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 6h 15m versus 5h 1m 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 Annaberg-Buchholz to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:07 AM Annaberg-buchholz, Unterer Bahnhof | 7h04 | 12:11 PM Hamburg | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:07 AM Annaberg-buchholz, Unterer Bahnhof | 7h04 | 2:11 PM Hamburg | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:07 AM Annaberg-buchholz, Unterer Bahnhof | 7h04 | 4:11 PM Hamburg | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:13 AM Annaberg-buchholz, Unterer Bahnhof | 7h58 | 6:11 PM Hamburg | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Annaberg-Buchholz to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€66) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 17:21. The fastest train covers the 242 miles (391 km) distance in 6h 59m.
Distance 242 miles (391 km) |
Average train duration 6h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€66) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 59m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 5:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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