The cheapest and fastest trains from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$96
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 58 trains that leave Erfurt Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Tue, Aug 04, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 38 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.
3666 · ICE 5728:09 PM4h21Erfurt Hbf12:30 AMHamburg Hbf$391One-way1 transfer
ICE 700 · S5 · 16342 · 1692010:50 PM8h08Erfurt Hbf6:58 AMHamburg Hbf$391One-way4 transfers
3672 · ICE 7784:23 AM4h07Erfurt Hbf8:30 AMHamburg Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
3664 · ICE 5746:09 PM4h20Erfurt Hbf10:29 PMHamburg Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
ICE 1552 · 3666 · ICE 5728:16 PM4h14Erfurt Hbf12:30 AMHamburg Hbf$531One-way2 transfers
ICE 1102 · ICE 6029:46 AM3h38Erfurt Hbf1:24 PMHamburg Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
ICE 1100 · ICE 60011:46 AM3h38Erfurt Hbf3:24 PMHamburg Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
ICE 1008 · ICE 5081:46 PM3h38Erfurt Hbf5:24 PMHamburg Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
ICE 1004 · ICE 5045:46 PM3h38Erfurt Hbf9:24 PMHamburg Hbf$981One-way1 transfer
ICE 1104 · ICE 6047:46 AM3h38Erfurt Hbf11:24 AMHamburg Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Trains from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:23, the last at 20:46. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (295 km) distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 2:23 AM |
Last train 8:46 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Live departures
Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 604 | Delayed 7:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h59 | 9:29 AM 9:29 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1104 · ICE 604 | Delayed 7:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h38 | 9:29 AM 9:29 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3944 · ICE 774 | Delayed 8:09 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h20 | 10:31 AM 10:31 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3944 · ICE 886+ 82118 | 8:09 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h56 | 12:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1654 · 3944 · ICE 774 | Delayed 8:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h13 | 10:31 AM 10:31 AMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1654 · 3944 · ICE 886+ 82118 | On time 8:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h49 | 12:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2596 | Delayed 6:32 AM 8:29 AMErfurt Hbf | 4h15 | 10:46 AM 10:46 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1604 · ICE 2596 | Delayed 8:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h58 | 10:46 AM 10:46 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 602 | Delayed 9:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h59 | 11:29 AM 11:29 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1102 · ICE 602 | Delayed 9:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h38 | 11:29 AM 11:29 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3656 · ICE 882+ 82122 | 10:09 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h56 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · 3656 · ICE 882+ 82122 | On time 10:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h49 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2594 | On time 10:29 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h15 | 2:44 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1746 · ICE 772 | On time 10:42 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h47 | 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1602 · ICE 2594 | On time 10:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h58 | 2:44 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 600 | On time 11:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h59 | 3:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1100 · ICE 600 | On time 11:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h38 | 3:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3658 · ICE 770 | On time 12:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h20 | 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3658 · ICE 880+ 82126 | 12:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h56 | 4:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1650 · 3658 · ICE 770 | On time 12:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h13 | 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1650 · 3658 · ICE 880+ 82126 | On time 12:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h49 | 4:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2592 | Delayed 12:29 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h15 | 2:46 PM 2:46 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1600 · ICE 2592 | Delayed 12:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h58 | 2:46 PM 2:46 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1008 · ICE 508 | On time 1:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h38 | 5:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3660 · ICE 578 | 2:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h20 | 6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3660 · ICE 788+ 82130 | 2:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h56 | 6:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1558 · 3660 · ICE 578 | On time 2:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h13 | 6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1558 · 3660 · ICE 788+ 82130 | On time 2:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h49 | 6:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2590 | On time 2:29 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h15 | 6:44 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1508 · ICE 2590 | On time 2:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h58 | 6:44 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 4:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h12 | 8:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 504 | On time 5:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h59 | 9:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1004 · ICE 504 | On time 5:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h38 | 9:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 90 | On time 6:02 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h10 | 10:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
3664 · ICE 574 | On time 6:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h20 | 10:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3664 · ICE 784+ 82138 | 6:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h56 | 10:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1554 · 3664 · ICE 574 | On time 6:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h13 | 10:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1554 · 3664 · ICE 784+ 82138 | On time 6:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h49 | 10:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2150 · ICE 572 | On time 7:18 PM Erfurt Hbf | 5h12 | 12:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2584 | On time 8:29 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h15 | 12:44 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1502 · ICE 2584 | On time 8:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h58 | 12:44 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 832 · 3185 · ICE 273 · 16920 | On time 9:10 PM Erfurt Hbf | 9h55 | 7:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
3672 · ICE 778 | 4:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h07 | 8:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 606 | On time 5:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h59 | 9:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
3652 · ICE 888+ 82114 | 6:09 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h56 | 10:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
3652 · ICE 776 | 6:09 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h20 | 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1656 · 3652 · ICE 776 | On time 6:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h13 | 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1656 · 3652 · ICE 888+ 82114 | On time 6:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h49 | 10:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2570 | 6:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h10 | 10:40 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
FlixTrain GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Most Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Erfurt Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Erfurt Hbf from Erfurt city centre
Erfurt Hbf train station facilities and services
Erfurt 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 and drink
Food options include: Istanbul Grill, McDonald's, Masala, Planet Comics
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Hbf. ATMs are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Hbf. Information desks are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Krämerbrücke, Intercity Hotel, Pension am Dom, Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior.
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
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