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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
$216
Average price
$216
Fastest journey
7 h 47 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Hamburg will cost around $216 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $216.
It's difficult to get from Antwerp to Hamburg without transferring at least 3 times.
EC 9219 · IC 3626 · ICE 123 · ICE 612
EC 9227 · IC 3634 · ICE 125 · ICE 610
EC 9219 · IC 3626 · ICE 123 · ICE 612
EC 9227 · IC 3634 · ICE 125 · ICE 610Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antwerp 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 $103.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$155 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Antwerp to Hamburg:
A bus is $95 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Hamburg costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $175 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Hamburg costing on average $235 (€192).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (6h 32m by train vs 7h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $155 (€127) compared to roughly $109 (€89) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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EC 9219 · IC 3626 · ICE 123 · ICE 612 | On time 8:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 7h47 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 9227 · IC 3634 · ICE 125 · ICE 610 | On time 10:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 7h47 | 6:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Antwerp to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 6h 54m.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average train duration 6h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 54m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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