Hamburg is the city with the most bridges in the world and is known as the ""gateway to the world"". It offers a world-class shopping experience to travelers. Traveling to Hamburg by train provides a great way to enjoy the scenic views of the harbor area, the Rathaus and the famous Chilehaus. The city has an excellent train infrastructure connecting to international cities and other German cities. Trains to Hamburg offer a pleasant travel experience to this city that's rich in culture, history, the arts, and music.

Which is the main train station in Hamburg?

The main train station in Hamburg is the Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) station. It is a category one train station as classed by Deutsche Bahn. Its location is central in the city, and most travelers from regional and international cities arrive here. The train station connects to other places via the S-Bahn and U-Bahn networks. There are other train stations in Hamburg such as Altona, Bergedorf, Harburg, and Dammtor located nearby.

Which train companies offer trains to Hamburg?

The Deutsche Bahn's Intercity Express offers the most train connections to Hamburg from major cities such as Basel, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Copenhagen, and Zurich. There are others such as Intercity (IC) and Eurocity (EC) that offer connections to cities within Germany. The trains operate at fixed interval departures.

Why travel by train to Hamburg?

Trains to Hamburg are an excellent way to travel as the city is easily connected to other domestic and international train destinations. Hamburg trains slope towards the River Elbe and the underground trains runs along the waterfront offering panoramic views of the docks. A journey to Hamburg Airport takes an average of two hours from Berlin by train; therefore, it is a good way to travel for many.

Before you travel to Hamburg by train - good to know!

In Hamburg, the S-Bahn is suburban trains and U-Bahn is the underground train (the subway or metro). Once in Hamburg, travelers can enjoy the Maritime Museum and the Hamburg Museum or visit the Baroque St. Michaelis Church. You can find the city’s oldest landmarks on the central Jungfernstieg Boulevard and the Neustadt and Altstadt (new and old towns) have plenty of contrasting sites to offer. Pre-booking train tickets is a way to get cheaper fares. One can check schedules and fares and buy tickets online in advance for a smooth travel experience.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain to Hamburg trains

Travel to Hamburg on Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your train to Hamburg at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Hamburg.

Train stations in Hamburg

Hamburg

Hamburg Hbf is the most popular Hamburg train station for Omio travelers, but Hamburg has quite a few hubs. Find all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Hamburg for your trip.

Hamburg Hbf Wifi

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Hachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg, Germany

Phone Number

+49 4039184400

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 21: 30 | Sat - Sun: 08: 00 - 20: 15

Public transit options for Hamburg Hbf

U-Bahn lines: U1, U2, U3, U4
S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S11, S21, S31
Bus lines: 2, 5, 6, 16, 17, 19, 112, X35, 31, 37
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FLX, NJ, RE, RB, IRE

Hamburg Airport Shopping

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Hamburg Airport (Flughafen), Flughafenstraße 1, 22335 Hamburg

Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße Accessibility

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Hachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg-Altona Wifi

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Hamburg-Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Str. 17, 22765 Hamburg

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At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Hamburg Dammtor Wifi

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Hamburg Dammtor, Dag-Hammarskjöld-Platz 15, 20354 Hamburg

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Hamburg-Harburg Wifi

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Hamburg-Harburg, Hannoversche Str. 85, 21079 Hamburg

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Hamburg, Jungfernstieg Parking

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20354 Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg Landungsbrücken Shopping

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Landungsbrücken, Helgoländer Allee, 20459 Hamburg

Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) Accessibility

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Hachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Kirchenallee Accessibility

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Hachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg-Bergedorf Shopping

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Hamburg-Bergedorf, Weidenbaumsweg 14, 21029 Hamburg

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