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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
$86
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
12 h 13 m
Average duration
12 h 17 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
781 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bratislava to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Hamburg will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Bratislava to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
RJ 174 · ICE 504
EC 280 · RJ 176 · ICE 506
REX 7724 · RJX 766 · ICE 116 · S5
REX 7720 · RJX 60 · ICE 586
RJ 174 · ICE 504
EC 280 · RJ 176 · ICE 506
REX 7724 · RJX 766 · ICE 116 · S5
REX 7720 · RJX 60 · ICE 586Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava 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 train which can get you there in 11h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 485 miles (781 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 48m Average total duration Fastest 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 46m Average total duration 16h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Bratislava to Hamburg:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Hamburg costing on average $122 (€99).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 16m.
Tickets start at around $122 (€99) compared to roughly $100 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.48 (€-18.31). The journey takes 11h 18m versus 8h 49m 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 Bratislava to Hamburg trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 160 · ICE 210 · S5 · ICE 788 | On time 6:32 AM Bratislava-Petržalka | 12h04 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
REX 7712 · RJX 262 · ICE 588 | On time 7:16 AM Bratislava-Petržalka | 12h21 | 7:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 280 · RJ 176 · BUS 10176 · IC 2174 | On time 7:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 12h13 | 8:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
REX 7720 · RJX 60 · ICE 586 | On time 9:16 AM Bratislava-Petržalka | 12h21 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 174 · BUS 10174 · RJ 386 | On time 9:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 13h13 | 11:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 174 · BUS 10174 · IC 2172 · ICE 504 | On time 9:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 12h13 | 10:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
REX 2517 · ICE 1220 · ICE 1502 · ICE 900 | Delayed 12:50 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 12h11 | 11:02 PM 11:02 PMHamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
REX 7736 · RJX 64 · ICE 582 · 4440 | 1:16 PM Bratislava-Petržalka | 16h41 | 5:57 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
REX 7752 · RJX 68 · ICE 1080 | On time 5:16 PM Bratislava-Petržalka | 13h59 | 7:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 270 · RJ 478 · ICE 608 | On time 7:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 12h17 | 8:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bratislava to Hamburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 11h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 485 miles (781 km) distance in 11h 4m.
Distance 485 miles (781 km) |
Average train duration 11h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 11h 4m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
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