- Must visit
Museum Frieder Burda
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with changing international exhibitions in a striking neoclassical building on Lichtentaler Allee.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€50
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€113
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 27 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 33 m
Trains on Sep 20
12
Distance
549 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Baden-Baden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Baden-Baden will cost around €113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 12 trains from Hamburg to Baden-Baden, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 549 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 27 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 5 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.
ICE 2517
ICE 2519
ICE 577 · ICE 2517
ECE 5 · 63765
ICE 73 · 34979
ECE 5 · 63765
ICE 7 · 34987
ICE 73 · 34979
ICE 75 · S7
ICE 579 · ICE 2519Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Baden-Baden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, while a flight costs an average of €330.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€117 Average price | €330 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest | €98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 21m Average total duration 12h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Baden-Baden:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Baden-Baden costing on average €117.
A bus is €271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Baden-Baden costing on average €330.
Other travel options to Baden-Baden take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 12h 51m.
You'll arrive about 1h 8m sooner (5h 50m by train vs 6h 58m by car). Tickets start at around €117 compared to roughly €98 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, 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 Hamburg to Baden-Baden trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 15h01 | 10:40 PM Baden-Baden, Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ECE 5 · ICE 903 | On time 8:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5h20 | 1:49 PM Baden-Baden station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2517 | On time 8:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h36 | 3:18 PM Baden-Baden station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 577 · ICE 2517 | On time 9:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5h49 | 3:18 PM Baden-Baden station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73 · 34979 | 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5h29 | 3:58 PM Baden-Baden station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2519 | On time 10:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h33 | 5:18 PM Baden-Baden station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 579 · ICE 2519 | On time 11:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5h49 | 5:18 PM Baden-Baden station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Baden-Baden run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 341 miles (549 km) distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 341 miles (549 km) |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Baden-Baden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Baden-Baden trip today.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with changing international exhibitions in a striking neoclassical building on Lichtentaler Allee.
Municipal museum in a grand villa, presenting art, design, and cultural history through rotating exhibitions near the city’s museum quarter.
Museum on Roman bathing culture and archaeology, preserving extensive ancient ruins that explain Baden-Baden’s origins as a spa town.
Elegant riverside park and promenade lined with trees, bridges, villas, and museums. It is Baden-Baden’s signature walking route.
Historic old town quarter with lanes, shops, churches, and squares. Ideal for strolling among Baden-Baden’s classic architecture and atmosphere.
Popular hilltop viewpoint reached by paths and roads, offering wide panoramas over Baden-Baden and the surrounding Black Forest foothills.
Thin egg noodles from Swabian-Baden cooking, often served with cheese or gravy. A comforting regional staple found across Baden-Württemberg.
A hearty Black Forest-style cake from the region, layered with chocolate sponge, cherries, cream, and kirsch. It is Baden’s most famous dessert.
A classic Baden white wine made from Riesling grapes. The sunny slopes around Baden produce elegant, fresh wines central to local food culture.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Brenners Park-Hotel, known for refined French cuisine, polished service, and a formal luxury atmosphere.
Well-known restaurant and wine tavern with Baden and Alsatian influence. Popular for tarte flambée, regional wines, and a warm, lively atmosphere.
Traditional Baden restaurant serving regional classics in a cozy historic setting. A reliable choice for local dishes and relaxed service.
Baden-Baden is pricier than many German cities, with higher hotel and spa costs; dining is moderate to high, while local transit is reasonable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common. Tip taxi drivers by rounding up. In cafes, round up for table service.
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Baden-Baden station -> Leopoldsplatz, Baden-Baden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Baden-Baden 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 Baden-Baden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Baden-Baden trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Baden-Baden station pair, with some services arriving at Baden-Baden Haueneberstein. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Baden-Baden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Baden-Baden is 4 km from Baden-Baden city centre. Public transport options include:
Baden-Baden 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: Looping, Bäckerei Armbruster, Coffee Fellows, Imbiss-Stich
Wi-Fi is available at Baden-Baden. ATMs are available at Baden-Baden.
Ticket office support is available at Baden-Baden. Information desks are available at Baden-Baden.
Luggage storage is available at Baden-Baden. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Baden-Baden: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Baden-Baden: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Baden-Baden.
Nearby hotels include Neuer Karlshof.
Baden-Baden Haueneberstein is 6 km from Baden-Baden city centre. Public transport options include:
Baden-Baden Haueneberstein 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: Sportgaststätte, Blume, La Dolce Vita
Wi-Fi is available at Baden-Baden Haueneberstein. ATMs are available at Baden-Baden Haueneberstein.
Ticket office support is available at Baden-Baden Haueneberstein. Information desks are available at Baden-Baden Haueneberstein.
Luggage storage is available at Baden-Baden Haueneberstein. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Baden-Baden Haueneberstein: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Baden-Baden Haueneberstein: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Baden-Baden Haueneberstein.
Nearby hotels include Blume.
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