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Käthe-Kruse-Puppen-Museum Donauwörth
Main local history museum covering Donauwörth’s imperial past, urban development, and regional culture in the former Capuchin monastery.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Donauwörth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Donauwörth will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 2 trains from Hamburg to Donauwörth, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 545 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 5 h 54 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.

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Trains from Hamburg to Donauwörth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (545 km) distance in 4h 41m.
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The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Donauwörth trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 789 · 57221 · 59129 | On time 12:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h55 | 5:56 PM Donauwörth station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 789 · ICE 702 | On time 12:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h00 | 6:01 PM Donauwörth station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 589 · ICE 1205 | Delayed 1:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h19 | 5:26 PM 5:26 PMDonauwörth station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 801 | On time 1:51 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h57 | 7:48 PM Donauwörth station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 881 · ICE 700 | On time 2:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h03 | 8:04 PM Donauwörth station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 881 · ICE 229 · ICE 801 | On time 2:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h47 | 7:48 PM Donauwörth station | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, November 3 | |||||
![]() | 8:32 AM Hamburg | 4h41 | 1:13 PM Donauwörth | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:01 AM Hamburg | 5h54 | 3:55 PM Donauwörth | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Main local history museum covering Donauwörth’s imperial past, urban development, and regional culture in the former Capuchin monastery.
Specialist museum dedicated to Käthe Kruse dolls, displaying craftsmanship, childhood history, and iconic German toy design.
Museum-style monastic treasury and church art setting at Heilig Kreuz, valued for devotional art and pilgrimage history.
Donauwörth’s grand main street lined with colorful gabled houses, shops, and civic landmarks; the essential old-town promenade.
Historic island quarter between river branches with picturesque lanes, making it one of the town’s most atmospheric walking areas.
Riverside green area ideal for relaxing walks and views across the Danube, popular with locals in warmer months.
Swabian egg noodles often served with cheese and fried onions. A beloved comfort dish across Bavarian Swabia and common in local inns.
Potato dumplings, often pan-fried or served as a side. A staple in Bavarian and Swabian home cooking around Donauwörth.
Thin pancakes sliced into strips and served in clear beef broth. A classic southern German soup found in traditional regional restaurants.
Casual Italian restaurant with a strong local reputation for pizza and pasta, offering a relaxed option alongside traditional German fare.
Established hotel restaurant serving Franconian and Bavarian dishes in a refined but approachable setting near the town center.
Traditional Bavarian inn in the historic center, known for regional classics, beer, and a cozy old-town atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany: lodging and dining are usually cheaper than Munich, while local transit and daily costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common in restaurants. Taxis: round up. Cafes: leave small change for table service.
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Donauwörth Bahnhof -> Donauwörth Rathaus, Donauwörth
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Donauwörth 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 Donauwörth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Donauwörth trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Donauwörth station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Donauwörth 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.
Donauwörth is 2 km from Donauwörth city centre. Public transport options include:
Donauwörth 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: Gasthaus zum Bären, Promenade Stube, Eisforum La Pizzera, Mythos
Wi-Fi is available at Donauwörth. ATMs are available at Donauwörth.
Ticket office support is available at Donauwörth. Information desks are available at Donauwörth.
Luggage storage is available at Donauwörth. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Donauwörth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Donauwörth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Donauwörth.
Check train stations information for Hamburg and Donauwörth, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.