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Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$163
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
5 h 22 m
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruchsal to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruchsal to Hamburg will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $163.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bruchsal for Hamburg on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 505 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 22 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 5 h 22 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 Bruchsal to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $119.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg 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 Bruchsal to Hamburg:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruchsal to Hamburg costing on average $131 (€107).
A bus is $103 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruchsal to Hamburg costing on average $147 (€121).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (5h 44m by train vs 6h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $131 (€107) compared to roughly $29 (€24) 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
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 Bruchsal to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:07 AM Bruchsal | 5h22 | 12:29 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bruchsal to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 (€66) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 313 miles (505 km) distance in 5h 22m.
Distance 313 miles (505 km) |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€66) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 22m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bruchsal to Hamburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bruchsal to Hamburg trains use the Bruchsal to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare Bruchsal and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruchsal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hot Dog, Wallhall, Ristorante Pizzeria La Dolce Vita zum Engel, Hotel Restaurant Poseidon
Wi-Fi is available at Bruchsal. ATMs are available at Bruchsal.
Ticket office support is available at Bruchsal. Information desks are available at Bruchsal.
Luggage storage is available at Bruchsal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bruchsal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruchsal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruchsal.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Restaurant Poseidon, Hotelrestaurant Wallhall, Hotel Restaurant Ratskeller, Hotel Scheffelhöhe.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
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