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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
$54
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bielefeld to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bielefeld to Hamburg will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Bielefeld to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
IC 2443 · ICE 886
ICE 1543 · ICE 776
ICE 543 · ICE 686
20360 · ICE 206
20362 · ICE 616
ICE 543 · ICE 686
ICE 1543 · ICE 776
IC 2443 · ICE 886
20360 · ICE 206
20362 · ICE 616Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $261.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $440 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Bielefeld to Hamburg:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Hamburg costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $416 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Hamburg costing on average $440 (€359).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Flight takes on average 4h 23m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 58m by train vs 3h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $46 (€37) 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 Bielefeld to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1543 · ICE 776 | On time 8:05 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h09 | 11:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20360 · ICE 206 | On time 8:12 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h20 | 11:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 543 · ICE 686 | On time 8:36 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h00 | 11:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20362 · ICE 616 | On time 9:12 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h20 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2443 · ICE 886 | On time 9:20 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 3h16 | 12:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Bielefeld to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
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