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Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major art museum with European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s leading collections.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
6 h 2 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
636 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg 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 Freiburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 21 trains that leave Freiburg Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Sun, Jul 12, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 636 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 2 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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.
ICE 272 · ICE 1272 · ICE 1080
IC 60402 · ICE 778
ICE 100 · ICE 920
IC 60402 · ICE 778
ICE 76
ECE 4
ICE 72
ICE 6
ECE 8
ICE 76Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 395 miles (636 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$104 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $165 (€136).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
You'll arrive about 1h 5m sooner (6h 55m by train vs 8h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $104 (€85) compared to roughly $58 (€48) 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, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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 Freiburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 · ICE 698 · ICE 778 · ICE 1536 | Delayed 10:07 PM 12:07 AMFreiburg Hbf | 8h52 | 7:43 AM 7:43 AMHamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 60402 · ICE 698 · ICE 778 | Delayed 10:07 PM 12:07 AMFreiburg Hbf | 8h53 | 9:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 8 | Delayed 7:27 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h02 | 11:54 AM 11:54 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 | Delayed 7:54 AM Freiburg Hbf | 7h21 | 1:39 PM 1:39 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 992 · ICE 772 | On time 7:54 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h55 | 2:49 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 202 · ICE 772 | On time 7:54 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h55 | 2:49 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 74 | Delayed 9:27 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h02 | 1:52 PM 1:52 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 | Delayed 9:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 7h20 | 3:39 PM 3:39 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 · ICE 770 | Delayed 9:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h54 | 3:14 PM 3:14 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 6 | Delayed 11:27 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h02 | 3:52 PM 3:52 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 | On time 11:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 7h20 | 7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 · ICE 578 | On time 11:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h54 | 6:49 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · ICE 1928 | Delayed 11:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h34 | 4:54 PM 4:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 72 | Delayed 1:27 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h02 | 5:49 PM 5:49 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 · ICE 576 | Delayed 1:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h34 | 6:54 PM 6:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 | On time 1:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 7h20 | 9:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 4 | Delayed 3:27 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h02 | 7:54 PM 7:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 104 | On time 3:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 7h21 | 11:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 150 · ICE 574 | Delayed 4:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h05 | 8:54 PM 8:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 150 · ICE 1144 | On time 4:24 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h05 | 10:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 70 | Delayed 5:27 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h02 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 102 · ICE 572 | Delayed 5:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h35 | 10:55 PM 10:55 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 272 · ICE 1272 · ICE 1080 | Delayed 8:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 9h47 | 5:08 AM 5:08 AMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 272 · ICE 920 | On time 8:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 10h27 | 7:22 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60470 | On time 11:00 PM Freiburg Hbf | 8h53 | 7:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 76 | On time 5:27 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h02 | 11:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 204 · ICE 774 | On time 5:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h49 | 12:44 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 204 | On time 5:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 7h20 | 1:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:55, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 395 miles (636 km) distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 395 miles (636 km) |
Average train duration 6h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 3:55 AM |
Last train 10:13 PM |
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Major art museum with European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s leading collections.
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Large central park with gardens, lakes, and seasonal water-light shows, ideal for a relaxed walk.
Lively harbor promenade and transport hub with classic port atmosphere, ferries, and river views.
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