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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
$43
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
5 h 1 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen Central Station 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 Copenhagen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 18 trains that leave Copenhagen Central Station for Hamburg Hbf on Tue, Jun 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 1 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 5 h 53 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.
ICL 50067 · ECE 1199
ECE 399
ICL 50055 · IC 5763 · 11183
1146 Öresundstågen+
345 SJ
ECE 397
ECE 1191
ECE 397
ECE 399
ECE 395
ICL 50067 · ECE 1199Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $194.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $339 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Copenhagen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $87 (€70).
A bus is $293 (€237) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $339 (€274).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 43m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB).
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 Copenhagen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICL 50071 · IC 5767 · Bus ROED · 11193 | 6:03 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 7h42 | 1:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
1146 Öresundstågen+ 345 SJ | 10:25 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 7h28 | 5:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
IC 70101 · IC 5751 · 11159 | 12:34 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 7h48 | 8:22 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 70113 · IC 5753 · 11163 | 3:35 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h46 | 10:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 1191 | On time 4:59 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 5h01 | 10:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICL 50023 · IC 5755 · 11167 | 6:00 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h22 | 12:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 54525 · R 30032 · R 57129 · IC 50831 | 6:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 7h36 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5 transfers | |
RJ 393 | On time 7:59 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h33 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICL 50031 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 8:03 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h18 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 54533 · R 30040 · R 57137 · IC 50839 | 8:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 7h37 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5 transfers | |
ICL 50039 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 10:03 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h19 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 54541 · R 30048 · R 57145 · IC 50847 | 10:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 7h37 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5 transfers | |
ECE 395 | On time 11:40 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 5h15 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICL 50047 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 12:03 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h19 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 54549 · R 30056 · R 57153 · IC 50855 | 12:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 7h37 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5 transfers | |
ECE 397 | On time 1:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 5h02 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICL 50055 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 2:03 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h19 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 399 | On time 3:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 5h02 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 | On time 5:03 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 5h53 | 10:56 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Copenhagen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by ferry.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:40, the last at 22:44. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 2:40 AM |
Last train 10:44 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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