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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and broad appeal to all ages.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brunswick Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brunswick Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
It's difficult to get from Brunswick Hbf to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least once.
ICE 1540 · ICE 1080
IC 2032 · ICE 784
ICE 646 · ICE 1686+
83551
95788+
ICE 572
ICE 1686+
95820
IC 2432 · ICE 886
IC 2446 · ICE 584
IC 2434 · ICE 888
IC 2044 · ICE 686
IC 2046 · ICE 684Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brunswick Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brunswick Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brunswick Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.72 (€-7.05). The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 8m 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 Brunswick Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1540 · 4400 · ICE 920 | Delayed 12:10 AM 2:10 AMBrunswick Hbf | 5h00 | 7:10 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1080 | Delayed 12:10 AM 2:10 AMBrunswick Hbf | 5h05 | 7:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2434 · ICE 888 | On time 7:49 AM Brunswick Hbf | 2h47 | 10:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
95756+ ICE 776 | 7:54 AM Brunswick Hbf | 3h20 | 11:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2044 · ICE 686 | On time 8:49 AM Brunswick Hbf | 2h47 | 11:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 996 · ICE 604 | Delayed 9:03 AM Brunswick Hbf | 3h08 | 10:19 AM 10:19 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2432 · ICE 886 | On time 9:51 AM Brunswick Hbf | 2h45 | 12:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
95776+ ICE 774 | On time 10:20 AM Brunswick Hbf | 2h59 | 1:19 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2046 · ICE 684 | On time 10:49 AM Brunswick Hbf | 2h47 | 1:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
83612+ ICE 602 | 11:03 AM Brunswick Hbf | 3h08 | 2:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2430 · ICE 882 | On time 11:49 AM Brunswick Hbf | 2h47 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
95778+ ICE 772 | On time 12:20 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h58 | 3:18 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2048 · ICE 682 | On time 12:49 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h47 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
83616+ ICE 600 | 1:03 PM Brunswick Hbf | 3h08 | 4:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2038 · ICE 880 | On time 1:49 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h47 | 4:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
95780+ ICE 770 | On time 2:20 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h58 | 5:18 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2440 · ICE 680 | On time 2:49 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h48 | 5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
83620+ ICE 508 | On time 3:03 PM Brunswick Hbf | 3h08 | 6:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2036 · ICE 788 | On time 3:49 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h47 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
95782+ ICE 578 | 4:20 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h58 | 7:18 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2442 · ICE 588 | On time 4:49 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h48 | 7:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
83624+ ICE 506 | On time 5:03 PM Brunswick Hbf | 3h08 | 8:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2034 · ICE 786 | On time 5:49 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h47 | 8:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
95784+ ICE 576 | On time 6:20 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h58 | 9:18 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2444 · ICE 586 | 6:49 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h48 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
83628+ ICE 504 | On time 7:03 PM Brunswick Hbf | 3h08 | 10:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2032 · ICE 784 | On time 7:49 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h47 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
95848+ ICE 574 | On time 7:54 PM Brunswick Hbf | 3h36 | 11:30 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2446 · ICE 584 | 8:49 PM Brunswick Hbf | 3h15 | 12:04 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
83632+ ICE 502 | On time 9:03 PM Brunswick Hbf | 3h21 | 12:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
83634+ ICE 900 | On time 10:03 PM Brunswick Hbf | 2h59 | 1:02 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
95788+ ICE 572 | On time 10:20 PM Brunswick Hbf | 3h14 | 1:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
ICE 608+ 83600 | 5:03 AM Brunswick Hbf | 3h12 | 8:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1686+ 95820 | 5:20 AM Brunswick Hbf | 3h17 | 8:37 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 646 · ICE 1686+ 83551 | 5:21 AM Brunswick Hbf | 3h16 | 8:37 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Brunswick Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:10, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 92 miles (149 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 92 miles (149 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 1:10 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
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