- Must visit
Leon Wyczółkowski District Museum
Leading regional museum with archaeology, art, and city history collections across landmark buildings on Mill Island and nearby sites.
Cheapest price
CHF80
Average price
CHF96
Fastest journey
7 h 42 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
533 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Bydgoszcz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Bydgoszcz will cost around CHF96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF80.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Bydgoszcz without transferring at least 3 times.
ICE 507 · S7 · 5163 · R 88356
ICE 2591 · S3 · 93171 · EC 231
ICE 2591 · S3 · 93171 · EC 231
ICE 507 · S7 · 5163 · R 88356Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bydgoszcz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF35, and a flight costs an average of CHF148.
Distance: 331 miles (533 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF94 Average price | CHF58 Average price Cheapest | CHF381 Average price | CHF104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 24m Average total duration 12h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bydgoszcz:
A bus is CHF36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bydgoszcz costing on average CHF94.
A bus is CHF323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Bydgoszcz costing on average CHF381.
Other travel options to Bydgoszcz take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 51m.
Flight takes on average 12h 24m.
The journey is about 32m faster (6h 19m by train vs 6h 51m by car) and roughly CHF10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF94 vs CHF104). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Bydgoszcz trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 507 · S7 · 5163 · R 88356 | On time 8:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 9h07 | 5:39 PM Bydgoszcz Główna | 5 transfers | |
ICE 2591 · S3 · 93171 · EC 231 | On time 11:13 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h42 | 6:55 PM Bydgoszcz Główna | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Bydgoszcz run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF44 but you can travel from only CHF35 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 331 miles (533 km) distance in 7h 6m.
Distance 331 miles (533 km) |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF44 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 6m |
First train 12:36 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Bydgoszcz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bydgoszcz trip today.
Leading regional museum with archaeology, art, and city history collections across landmark buildings on Mill Island and nearby sites.
Specialist museum branch devoted to the city’s soap and dirt history, a quirky local topic tied to Bydgoszcz’s industrial heritage.
Branch museum in a 19th-century explosives factory complex, offering powerful insight into wartime industry in a forest setting.
Revitalized island in the Brda with museums, lawns, footbridges, and waterside paths; the city’s signature leisure and walking area.
Historic square lined with colorful façades, outdoor events, and easy access to churches, river views, and central Old Town streets.
Elegant downtown street known for Art Nouveau architecture, shops, and a strong sense of the city’s late 19th-century prosperity.
Bydgoskie półgęski are cured, smoked goose breast fillets from Kuyavia-Pomerania, prized for their deep flavor and long regional tradition.
Czernina is a traditional duck blood soup with dried fruit and vinegar, long associated with old Polish home cooking in the region.
Pierogi are filled dumplings common in Bydgoszcz homes, often stuffed with potato and cheese, meat, or seasonal mushrooms.
Fine dining restaurant in Hotel Bohema, respected for polished service, tasting menus, and upscale European cuisine.
Established Polish restaurant known for refined regional cuisine, elegant interiors, and a central Old Town location.
Well-known brewery restaurant by Mill Island, popular for house beer, Polish dishes, and a lively historic setting.
Budget-friendly for Poland: hotels, meals, and public transport usually cost less than in Kraków or Warsaw, making it good value for city breaks.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis can be rounded up. Cafes usually just round up or leave small change.
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Bydgoszcz Główna -> Stary Rynek, Bydgoszcz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Bydgoszcz 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 Bydgoszcz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Bydgoszcz trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Bydgoszcz Główna station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Bydgoszcz 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-Bergedorf is 15 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Bergedorf 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: Casa Vecchia, Burger Lounge, Il mío, Olivo
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Bergedorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Bergedorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Nearby hotels include Sachsentor, Hotel Hanseat.
Bydgoszcz Główna is 1 km from Bydgoszcz city centre. Public transport options include:
Bydgoszcz Główna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Karczma Młyńska, Restauracja Weranda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bydgoszcz Główna. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bydgoszcz Główna. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bydgoszcz Główna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bydgoszcz Główna: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bydgoszcz Główna: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Bydgoszcz Sepia, Holiday Inn Bydgoszcz, Focus Hotel Premium Pod Orłem.
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