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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
$38
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Enschede to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Enschede to Hamburg will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 4 trains that leave Enschede for Hamburg on Sun, May 31, 4 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 258 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 4 h 48 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Enschede 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 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $100.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Enschede to Hamburg:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Enschede to Hamburg costing on average $61 (€49).
A bus is $229 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Enschede to Hamburg costing on average $266 (€214).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
The journey is about 9m faster (3h 25m by train vs 3h 34m by car) and roughly $8 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($61 (€49) vs $69 (€55)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Enschede 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20203 · ICE 206 | Delayed 7:33 AM Enschede station | 3h59 | 9:34 AM 9:34 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE RS23 · ICE 141 · ICE 206 | Delayed 7:34 AM Enschede station | 3h58 | 9:34 AM 9:34 AMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
20205 · ICE 616 | On time 8:33 AM Enschede station | 4h04 | 12:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20207 · ICE 204 | Delayed 9:33 AM Enschede station | 3h59 | 11:34 AM 11:34 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:20 AM Enschede, Centraal Station | 9h08 | 7:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:20 AM Enschede, Centraal Station | 8h56 | 7:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
20209 · ICE 614 | On time 10:33 AM Enschede station | 4h03 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
20211 · ICE 202 | On time 11:33 AM Enschede station | 3h59 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE RS23 · ICE 145 · ICE 202 | On time 11:34 AM Enschede station | 3h58 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Enschede to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
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