The cheapest trains from Düsseldorf to Hamburg

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Cheapest

$39

Average

$70

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Hamburg will cost around $ 70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 39.

2nd Cheapest
04:22AMDüsseldorf Hbf4h11 08:33AMHamburg Hbf
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$391One-way
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02:46AMDüsseldorf Hbf4h05 06:51AMHamburg Hbf
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$391One-way
08:20PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h02 12:22AMHamburg Hbf
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$501One-way
06:18AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h32 09:50AMHamburg Hbf
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$551One-way
05:19AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h55 09:14AMHamburg Hbf
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$551One-way

Timetable Düsseldorf to Hamburg

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02:46AMDüsseldorf Hbf4h05 06:51AMHamburg Hbf
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04:22AMDüsseldorf Hbf4h11 08:33AMHamburg Hbf
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04:36AMDüsseldorf Hbf4h20 08:56AMHamburg Hbf
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05:19AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h55 09:14AMHamburg Hbf
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05:23AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h51 09:14AMHamburg Hbf
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05:26AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h48 09:14AMHamburg Hbf
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06:18AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h32 09:50AMHamburg Hbf
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06:24AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h26 09:50AMHamburg Hbf
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06:43AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h31 10:14AMHamburg Hbf
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06:45AMDüsseldorf Hbf4h09 10:54AMHamburg Hbf
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07:06AMDüsseldorf Hbf4h08 11:14AMHamburg Hbf
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08:12AMDüsseldorf Hbf4h01 12:13PMHamburg Hbf
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08:14AMDüsseldorf Hbf4h41 12:55PMHamburg Hbf
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08:42AMDüsseldorf Hbf4h13 12:55PMHamburg Hbf
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09:12AMDüsseldorf Hbf4h02 01:14PMHamburg Hbf
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10:29AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h22 01:51PMHamburg Hbf
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10:50AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h59 02:49PMHamburg Hbf
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12:29PMDüsseldorf Hbf3h21 03:50PMHamburg Hbf
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12:42PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h12 04:54PMHamburg Hbf
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01:07PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h07 05:14PMHamburg Hbf
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01:12PMDüsseldorf Hbf5h17 06:29PMHamburg Hbf
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01:42PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h12 05:54PMHamburg Hbf
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02:12PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h02 06:14PMHamburg Hbf
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02:26PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h27 06:53PMHamburg Hbf
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02:42PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h11 06:53PMHamburg Hbf
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03:12PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h01 07:13PMHamburg Hbf
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04:25PMDüsseldorf Hbf3h23 07:48PMHamburg Hbf
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04:35PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h23 08:58PMHamburg Hbf
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04:42PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h16 08:58PMHamburg Hbf
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05:12PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h02 09:14PMHamburg Hbf
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06:12PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h02 10:14PMHamburg Hbf
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06:26PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h28 10:54PMHamburg Hbf
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06:42PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h12 10:54PMHamburg Hbf
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07:06PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h10 11:16PMHamburg Hbf
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07:17PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h46 12:03AMHamburg Hbf
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07:27PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h36 12:03AMHamburg Hbf
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07:42PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h21 12:03AMHamburg Hbf
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08:20PMDüsseldorf Hbf4h02 12:22AMHamburg Hbf
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09:25PMDüsseldorf Hbf7h56 05:21AMHamburg Hbf
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Mon
Oct 18
$54Deutsche Bahn
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$190Eurowings
Tue
Oct 19
$18FlixTrain
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$166Tuifly
Wed
Oct 20
$32Deutsche Bahn
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$166Eurowings Europe
Thu
Oct 21
$34Deutsche Bahn
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$166Eurowings Europe
Fri
Oct 22
$34Deutsche Bahn
$36BlaBlaCar Bus
$141Eurowings
Sat
Oct 23
$34Deutsche Bahn
$28BlaBlaCar Bus
$311KLM
Sun
Oct 24
$31FlixTrain
$36BlaBlaCar Bus
$80Eurowings
Mon
Oct 25
$22Deutsche Bahn
$28BlaBlaCar Bus
$166Tuifly
Tue
Oct 26
$12FlixTrain
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$166Eurowings
Wed
Oct 27
$22Deutsche Bahn
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$104Eurowings Europe
Thu
Oct 28
$22Deutsche Bahn
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$80Eurowings
Fri
Oct 29
$22Deutsche Bahn
$36BlaBlaCar Bus
$92Eurowings
Sat
Oct 30
$22Deutsche Bahn
$28BlaBlaCar Bus
$117Eurowings
Sun
Oct 31
$22Deutsche Bahn
$36BlaBlaCar Bus
$80Eurowings
Mon
Nov 1
$12FlixTrain
$28BlaBlaCar Bus
$92Eurowings
Tue
Nov 2
$22Deutsche Bahn
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$92Eurowings
Wed
Nov 3
$22Deutsche Bahn
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$92Eurowings
Thu
Nov 4
$12FlixTrain
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$92Eurowings
Fri
Nov 5
$22Deutsche Bahn
$36BlaBlaCar Bus
$92Eurowings
Sat
Nov 6
$22Deutsche Bahn
$28BlaBlaCar Bus
$53Eurowings

The fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Hamburg

Showing times and prices for Oct 19

Fastest Journey

3 h 21 m

Average

4 h 11 m

Trains per day

39

Distance

342 km

Of the 39 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Hamburg every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 342 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .

The slowest trains will take 7 h 56 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.

2nd Fastest
12:29PMDüsseldorf Hbf3h21 03:50PMHamburg Hbf
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$691One-way
10:29AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h22 01:51PMHamburg Hbf
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$611One-way
04:25PMDüsseldorf Hbf3h23 07:48PMHamburg Hbf
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$551One-way
06:24AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h26 09:50AMHamburg Hbf
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$651One-way
06:43AMDüsseldorf Hbf3h31 10:14AMHamburg Hbf
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$691One-way

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Train Information between Düsseldorf and Hamburg

distanceDistance211 miles (341 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 50 min
priceAverage train ticket price$34 (€28)
frequencyTrain frequency16 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 16 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Hamburg-Köln-Express

Trains from Düsseldorf to Hamburg cover the 211 miles (341 km) long route taking on average 3 h 50 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Hamburg-Köln-Express. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $18 (€15), but the average price of train tickets is $34 (€28). Travelers depart most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn from Düsseldorf to Hamburg

For as little as $18 (€15) you can travel by train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Düsseldorf to Hamburg train.

Train information from Düsseldorf to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 42 min
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

Deutsche Bahn has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and traveling by train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg:

  • Normal conditions apply
  • Cashless payments recommended
  • Online booking and check-in recommended
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Dusseldorf to Hamburg

There are several trains per hour from Monday to Friday between 2.30 and 22.40 on the Dusseldorf - Hamburg train line. From approx. 5.30 a.m. three trains depart per hour, before these are only approx once per hour on the way. Deutsche Bahn also offers a regular train service on weekends. There are both direct connections and routes that require 1 or more transfers. In general the routes without change are the fastest variant and last on average about 3 - 4 hours. Deutsche Bahn uses ICE and IC trains on the route.

Neben der German course is also the private offerer Flixtrain on the distance Dusseldorf - Hamburg on the way. The trip takes place in the week 2x daily in the morning and in the afternoon. For the route Dusseldorf HBF - Hamburg HBF the provider needs almost 4 hours.

In the Hanseatic City of Hamburg, travelers can discover shipping history over a fish sandwich on the Elbe or Alster. A discovery tour through Hamburg's Speicherstadt is not only exciting for architecture lovers. the buildings from 1888, built on oak piles in neo-Gothic brick architecture, offer every visitor an insight into Hamburg's history. International flair meets Hamburg neighborhood - on the popular Reeperbahn you can wander through clubs and pubs. Hamburg is known for musicals, theatre and opera and offers a wide range of attractions.

train from Dusseldorf

Both the Deutsche Bahn and the Flixtrain start their journey at Dusseldorf Hauptbahnhof. It is centrally located in the city center and can be reached by public transport. Numerous suburban trains stop directly at the main train station (S1, S6-S8, S11, S28, S68) and thus make it possible to get there even from more distant areas. In Dusseldorf itself there are trams and buses operated by the Rheinbahn.

By train to Hamburg

Dusseldorf - Hamburg Direct journeys stop all at Hauptbahnhof Hamburg. This is centrally located in the city center and allows a fast and comfortable onward journey to other parts of the city. It is connected to the public transport system by the suburban trains S1-S3, S11, S21 and S31, as well as the underground lines U1-U4. Flixtrain and DB also stop at the station Hamburg-Harburg, an important traffic junction in the south of the city. Hamburg Köln Express also has the station Hamburg-Altona on the route in its programme, DB also offers this stop on selected routes.


Deutsche Bahn trains from Dusseldorf to Hamburg

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Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Dusseldorf to Hamburg. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Dusseldorf to Hamburg and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.


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Travel Tips

Trains from Düsseldorf to Hamburg
Travel by train to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Hamburg.
FAQs
How much does a cheap train to Hamburg from Düsseldorf cost?
Omio customers have found the cheapest trains from Düsseldorf to Hamburg to cost as little as $18 (€15)  in the next 7 days.
How much does it cost to take a train to Hamburg from Düsseldorf?
In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $34 (€28)  for a train ticket to Hamburg from Düsseldorf.
How far is it from Düsseldorf to Hamburg by train?
The train distance from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is around 211 miles (341 km).
How long is the train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
While the time it takes to travel 211 miles (341 km) to Hamburg from Düsseldorf can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Düsseldorf to Hamburg train journey time is on average 3 h 50 min.
Which train station from Düsseldorf to Hamburg do I depart from? Which Hamburg train station from Düsseldorf do I arrive in?

There are a few train stations in Düsseldorf to start your route from including Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal and Düsseldorf-Benrath. In Hamburg you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Altona and Hamburg-Harburg.

Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf   and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.

Where is the Düsseldorf train station located? Where is the Hamburg train station located?

Passengers board the train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf, which is located around 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from the city center, and they get off the train at Hamburg Hbf, located 1 mile (s) / 2 km away from the city center.

Which train providers can get me from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
Take the Düsseldorf to Hamburg train with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Hamburg-Köln-Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Düsseldorf and Hamburg as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
Can I find a direct train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
Yes, there are 16 direct trains per day from Düsseldorf to Hamburg, and you can find a direct train for this journey with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain  on Omio. It's worth paying attention to when you purchase your train ticket as direct services tend to offer more convenience and save you time getting to your destination.
How many train services are there to Hamburg from Düsseldorf a day?
On average, there are 16 trains a day from Düsseldorf to Hamburg. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
When is the earliest train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg? When is the last train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
You can take the first train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg at 5: 37 AM. The last train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg that you can take departs at 7: 34 PM. Omio shows you the latest train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg schedule to help you book the best departure time for this journey.
How early should I book Düsseldorf to Hamburg train tickets to get the best deals?
You can find trains to Hamburg from Düsseldorf to cost on average $34 (€28) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your route. You’ll see tickets for the Düsseldorf to Hamburg train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Düsseldorf
Hamburg
Düsseldorf Hbf is the most popular Düsseldorf railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Düsseldorf for your trip to Hamburg.