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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
34
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 $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 34 trains that leave Erfurt Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Sat, Jun 20, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 49 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.
3664 · ICE 784
26112 · ICE 586
ICE 702
ICE 706
ICE 2592 · RJ 478
ICE 1102 · ICE 602
ICE 1104 · ICE 604
ICE 1100 · ICE 600
ICE 1008 · ICE 508
ICE 1006 · ICE 506Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (4h 15m by train vs 4h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $71 (€58) compared to roughly $65 (€53) 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, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3672 · ICE 778 | On time 4:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h52 | 9:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 606 | Delayed 5:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h10 | 7:50 AM 7:50 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
3652 · ICE 888 | On time 6:09 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h27 | 10:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 896 · 3652 · ICE 888 | On time 6:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h20 | 10:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26102 · ICE 686 | On time 7:07 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h29 | 11:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 604 | Delayed 7:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h10 | 9:50 AM 9:50 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1104 · ICE 604 | Delayed 7:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h49 | 9:50 AM 9:50 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 804 | Delayed 8:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h58 | 10:32 AM 10:32 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1604 · RJ 384 | Delayed 8:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h45 | 10:46 AM 10:46 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26104 · ICE 684 | On time 9:07 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h29 | 1:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 602 | Delayed 9:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h10 | 11:50 AM 11:50 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1102 · ICE 602 | Delayed 9:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h49 | 11:50 AM 11:50 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 802 | Delayed 10:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h58 | 12:32 PM 12:32 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1602 · RJ 178 | Delayed 10:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h45 | 12:46 PM 12:46 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 600 | Delayed 11:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 4h10 | 1:50 PM 1:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1100 · ICE 600 | Delayed 11:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h49 | 1:50 PM 1:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 12:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h11 | 4:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 800 | Delayed 12:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h58 | 2:32 PM 2:32 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1600 · RJ 382 | Delayed 12:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h45 | 2:46 PM 2:46 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26108 · ICE 680 | On time 1:07 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h30 | 5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 508 | Delayed 1:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h10 | 3:50 PM 3:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1008 · ICE 508 | Delayed 1:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h49 | 3:50 PM 3:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1206 | Delayed 2:02 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h19 | 4:32 PM 4:32 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
3660 · ICE 788 | On time 2:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h27 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1568 · 3660 · ICE 788 | On time 2:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h20 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1508 · RJ 176 | Delayed 2:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h45 | 4:46 PM 4:46 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 506 | Delayed 3:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h10 | 5:50 PM 5:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1006 · ICE 506 | Delayed 3:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h49 | 5:50 PM 5:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 4:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h09 | 8:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 706 | Delayed 4:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h58 | 6:33 PM 6:33 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1506 · RJ 174 | Delayed 4:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h45 | 6:46 PM 6:46 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26112 · ICE 586 | On time 5:07 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h30 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 504 | Delayed 5:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h14 | 7:54 PM 7:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1004 · ICE 504 | Delayed 5:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h53 | 7:54 PM 7:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 90 | Delayed 6:02 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h19 | 8:30 PM 8:30 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
3664 · ICE 784 | On time 6:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h27 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 834 · RJ 386 | Delayed 6:50 PM Erfurt Hbf | 4h20 | 9:27 PM 9:27 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 702 | Delayed 8:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h58 | 10:34 PM 10:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1000 · ICE 273 · 4446+ 81906 | 9:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 8h39 | 6:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2592 · RJ 478 | On time 11:12 PM Erfurt Hbf | 7h52 | 7:04 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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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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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.

Most Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. 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.
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 options include: Istanbul Grill, McDonald's, Masala, Planet Comics
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Hbf. ATMs are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Hbf. Information desks are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Krämerbrücke, Intercity Hotel, Pension am Dom, Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior.
Erfurt-Bischleben is 5 km from Erfurt city centre. Public transport options include:
Erfurt-Bischleben has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zur Schuhleiste, Bachstelze
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. ATMs are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Information desks are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
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 storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg 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 options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport 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 options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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