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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
10
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 $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 10 trains that leave Darmstadt for Hamburg on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 423 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 5 h 11 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.
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S6 · ICE 774
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4664 · S6 · ICE 6
S6 · ICE 774
S6 · ICE 6
4658 · ICE 772
4662 · ICE 770Omio 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 $28. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price | $95 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 $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Hamburg costing on average $95 (€77).
A bus is $127 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Hamburg costing on average $172 (€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 $95 (€77) compared to roughly $95 (€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 today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 9:40 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 6h54 | 4:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 1:40 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 6h54 | 8:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
S6 · ICE 774 | On time 8:05 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 5h09 | 1:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 $37 (€29) but you can travel from only $28 (€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 $37 (€29) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 7m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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