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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Cheapest price
$159
Average price
$177
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darmstadt to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darmstadt to Hamburg will cost around $177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $159.
It's difficult to get from Darmstadt to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
ICE 694 · ICE 684+
24549
4656 · ECE 8
4654 · ICE 2514
ICE 694 · ICE 684+
24549
4654 · ICE 2514
4656 · ECE 8Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Hamburg:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Hamburg costing on average $93 (€77).
A bus is $124 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Hamburg costing on average $168 (€138).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (5h 10m by train vs 5h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $93 (€77) compared to roughly $92 (€76) 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, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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 Darmstadt to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 694 · ICE 684+ 24549 | Delayed 7:05 AM 7:57 AMDarmstadt Hbf | 5h17 | 1:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4654 · ICE 2514 | On time 8:07 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 5h22 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4656 · ECE 8 | On time 9:07 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 5h22 | 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Darmstadt to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (423 km) distance in 4h 7m.
Distance 262 miles (423 km) |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 7m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Harborfront district with piers, ferries, and fish market atmosphere. A lively base for boat trips and classic views of the port.
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Hamburg Hbf -> Hamburg City Center (Rathausmarkt)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt to Hamburg trains use the Darmstadt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Darmstadt and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Darmstadt Hbf is 1 km from Darmstadt city centre. Public transport options include:
Darmstadt 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: McDonald's, Casa Algarve, Ristorante Mare e Monti, Rößler Eck
Wi-Fi is available at Darmstadt Hbf. ATMs are available at Darmstadt Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Darmstadt Hbf. Information desks are available at Darmstadt Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Darmstadt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Darmstadt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Darmstadt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Darmstadt Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Aspire Victory.
Darmstadt Nord is 2 km from Darmstadt city centre. Public transport options include:
Darmstadt Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Schmackes, La Fezzo, Restaurant Konak Ocakbasi, Wurzlstubb
Wi-Fi is available at Darmstadt Nord. ATMs are available at Darmstadt Nord.
Ticket office support is available at Darmstadt Nord. Information desks are available at Darmstadt Nord.
Luggage storage is available at Darmstadt Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Darmstadt Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Darmstadt Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Darmstadt Nord.
Darmstadt-Wixhausen is 6 km from Darmstadt city centre. Public transport options include:
Darmstadt-Wixhausen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Il Trullo, Gaststätte im Bürgermeister-Pohl-Haus, Helin Döner, La Veranda
Wi-Fi is available at Darmstadt-Wixhausen. ATMs are available at Darmstadt-Wixhausen.
Ticket office support is available at Darmstadt-Wixhausen. Information desks are available at Darmstadt-Wixhausen.
Luggage storage is available at Darmstadt-Wixhausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Darmstadt-Wixhausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Darmstadt-Wixhausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Darmstadt-Wixhausen.
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 Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport 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: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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