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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
$45
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 37 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
582 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Augsburg to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Augsburg to Hamburg will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 22 trains that leave Augsburg for Hamburg on Mon, Jun 01, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 582 km distance in an average of 6 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 6 h 49 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.
ICE 618
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain
ICE 610
FlixBus+
FlixTrain
ICE 1284 · ICE 586
ICE 1204 · ICE 680
ICE 800 · ICE 880
ICE 802 · ICE 882
ICE 706 · ICE 786Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 361 miles (582 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $216 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 38m Average total duration 14h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Augsburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Hamburg costing on average $94 (€76).
A bus is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Hamburg costing on average $216 (€174).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 14h 8m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€76) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-80.39 (€-64.72). The journey takes 6h 50m versus 6h 37m 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 Augsburg to Hamburg trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:35 AM Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) | 12h59 | 8:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | Delayed 6:08 AM 8:01 AMAugsburg Hbf | 8h31 | 3:02 PM 3:02 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:25 AM Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) | 14h08 | 10:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
57118 · ICE 682 | On time 8:28 AM Augsburg Hbf | 7h08 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
86656+ ICE 1100 · ICE 600 | On time 8:41 AM Augsburg Hbf | 7h30 | 4:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 800 · ICE 880 | On time 9:47 AM Augsburg Hbf | 6h49 | 4:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 | Delayed 10:01 AM Augsburg Hbf | 8h36 | 5:07 PM 5:07 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1204 · ICE 680 | On time 11:13 AM Augsburg Hbf | 6h24 | 5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
86680+ ICE 788 | On time 11:45 AM Augsburg Hbf | 6h51 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 | Delayed 12:01 PM Augsburg Hbf | 8h32 | 7:02 PM 7:02 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
57034 · ICE 588 | On time 12:26 PM Augsburg Hbf | 7h11 | 7:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
86688+ ICE 1006 · ICE 506 | On time 12:46 PM Augsburg Hbf | 7h25 | 8:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 706 · ICE 786 | On time 1:47 PM Augsburg Hbf | 6h49 | 8:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 | On time 2:01 PM Augsburg Hbf | 8h32 | 10:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1284 · ICE 586 | On time 3:22 PM Augsburg Hbf | 6h15 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
86712+ ICE 784 | On time 3:45 PM Augsburg Hbf | 6h51 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514 | Delayed 4:01 PM Augsburg Hbf | 8h32 | 10:39 PM 10:39 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1580 · ICE 584 | On time 4:43 PM Augsburg Hbf | 6h51 | 11:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
86720+ ICE 1002 · ICE 502 | On time 4:46 PM Augsburg Hbf | 7h38 | 12:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 702 · ICE 900 | On time 5:44 PM Augsburg Hbf | 7h18 | 1:02 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
86728+ ICE 782 · ICE 572 | On time 5:45 PM Augsburg Hbf | 7h27 | 1:12 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
57090 · ICE 582 · 4440+ 81958 | 6:28 PM Augsburg Hbf | 11h29 | 5:57 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 803 · ICE 1080 | On time 10:11 PM Augsburg Hbf | 9h04 | 7:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:25 PM Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) | 18h09 | 4:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:35 AM Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) | 15h59 | 4:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 804 · ICE 886 | On time 5:41 AM Augsburg Hbf | 6h55 | 12:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
59116 · ICE 1604 · RJ 384 | On time 5:57 AM Augsburg Hbf | 7h15 | 1:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 614 | On time 6:04 AM Augsburg Hbf | 8h32 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Augsburg to Hamburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 361 miles (582 km) distance in 5h 44m.
Distance 361 miles (582 km) |
Average train duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€34) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 44m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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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