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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
$79
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 8 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
388 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eindhoven to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eindhoven to Hamburg will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
It's difficult to get from Eindhoven to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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IC 2921 · 20073 · ICE 614
IC 2725 · 20075 · ICE 202
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IC 2729 · 20077 · ICE 612
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Hamburg 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 train which can get you there in 5h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 241 miles (388 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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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 Eindhoven to Hamburg:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Hamburg costing on average $107 (€86).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
Tickets start at around $107 (€86) compared to roughly $109 (€88) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 5h 16m versus 5h 1m 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 Eindhoven to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:50 AM Venlo, Centraal Station | 10h26 | 1:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:50 AM Venlo, Centraal Station | 10h38 | 1:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:50 AM Venlo, Centraal Station | 10h38 | 1:28 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 2921 · 20073 · ICE 614 | On time 8:02 AM Eindhoven station | 6h34 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2725 · 20075 · ICE 202 | On time 9:02 AM Eindhoven station | 6h30 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2729 · 20077 · ICE 612 | On time 10:02 AM Eindhoven station | 6h30 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Eindhoven to Hamburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 241 miles (388 km) distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 241 miles (388 km) |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
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