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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
$35
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Billund to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Billund to Hamburg will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 31 trains that leave Billund for Hamburg on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 247 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 4 h 16 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.
307 Snälltåget
ICL 762 · ICL 967 · ECE 1199
ICL 762 · ICL 967 · ECE 1199
ICL 746 · ICL 951 · ECE 397
R 5944 · IC 456 · ECE 399
307 Snälltåget
R 5920 · IC 50432 · ECE 1179
ICL 722 · ICL 50927 · RJ 385
ICL 738 · ICL 943 · ECE 395
ICL 762 · ICL 967 · ECE 1199Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Billund to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 train costs an average of $35, and a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Billund to Hamburg:
A train is $32 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Billund to Hamburg costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€47) compared to roughly $65 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€5). The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 24m 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 Billund to Hamburg trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 5974 · IC 484 · IC 5751 · 11159 | 11:28 PM Give station | 8h54 | 8:22 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5974 · IC 484 · IC 5751 · 11159 | 11:40 PM Jelling station | 8h42 | 8:22 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
ICL 722 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 8:28 AM Give station | 5h53 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 722 · ICL 50927 · RJ 385 | On time 8:28 AM Give station | 4h24 | 12:52 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
ICL 722 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 8:40 AM Jelling station | 5h41 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 722 · ICL 50927 · RJ 385 | On time 8:40 AM Jelling station | 4h12 | 12:52 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5916 · ICL 50026 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 9:28 AM Give station | 4h53 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5916 · ICL 50026 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 9:40 AM Jelling station | 4h41 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5920 · IC 50432 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 10:28 AM Give station | 5h54 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5920 · IC 50432 · ECE 1179 | On time 10:28 AM Give station | 4h20 | 2:48 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5920 · IC 50432 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 10:40 AM Jelling station | 5h42 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5920 · IC 50432 · ECE 1179 | On time 10:40 AM Jelling station | 4h08 | 2:48 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5924 · ICL 50034 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 11:28 AM Give station | 4h54 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5924 · ICL 50034 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 11:40 AM Jelling station | 4h42 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICL 738 · ICL 943 · ECE 395 | On time 12:28 PM Give station | 4h27 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 738 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 12:28 PM Give station | 5h54 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 738 · ICL 943 · ECE 395 | On time 12:40 PM Jelling station | 4h15 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 738 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 12:40 PM Jelling station | 5h42 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5932 · ICL 50042 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 1:28 PM Give station | 4h54 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5932 · ICL 50042 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 1:40 PM Jelling station | 4h42 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICL 746 · ICL 951 · ECE 397 | On time 2:28 PM Give station | 4h33 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 746 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 2:28 PM Give station | 5h54 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 746 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 2:40 PM Jelling station | 5h42 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 746 · ICL 951 · ECE 397 | On time 2:40 PM Jelling station | 4h21 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5940 · ICL 50 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 3:28 PM Give station | 4h54 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5940 · ICL 50 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 3:40 PM Jelling station | 4h42 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5944 · IC 456 · ECE 399 | On time 4:28 PM Give station | 4h33 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5944 · IC 456 · ECE 399 | On time 4:40 PM Jelling station | 4h21 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 762 · IC 5767 · 11191 · 11291 | 6:28 PM Give station | 5h53 | 12:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICL 762 · ICL 967 · ECE 1199 | 6:28 PM Give station | 4h28 | 10:56 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 762 · IC 5767 · 11191 · 11291 | 6:40 PM Jelling station | 5h41 | 12:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICL 762 · ICL 967 · ECE 1199 | 6:40 PM Jelling station | 4h16 | 10:56 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
307 Snälltåget | 6:54 PM Kolding Station | 3h03 | 9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Billund to Hamburg run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 70 days |
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