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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
$68
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
8 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
519 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bietigheim-Bissingen to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bietigheim-Bissingen to Hamburg will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bietigheim-Bissingen for Hamburg on Fri, May 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 519 km distance in an average of 8 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 57 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 12 h 1 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bietigheim-Bissingen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $442.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $442 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg 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 Bietigheim-Bissingen to Hamburg:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bietigheim-Bissingen to Hamburg costing on average $91 (€73).
A bus is $387 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bietigheim-Bissingen to Hamburg costing on average $442 (€356).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
You'll arrive about 1h 36m sooner (5h 18m by train vs 6h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $91 (€73) compared to roughly $24 (€19) 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 Bietigheim-Bissingen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:32 AM Bietigheim-Bissingen | 5h57 | 1:29 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:14 PM Bietigheim-Bissingen | 12h01 | 2:15 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bietigheim-Bissingen to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:50, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 322 miles (519 km) distance in 5h 57m.
Distance 322 miles (519 km) |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 57m |
First train 2:50 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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