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Archaeological Park Cambodunum Museum
Main Roman archaeology site and museum area with excavated remains, reconstructions, and exhibitions on ancient Cambodunum.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Kempten is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Kempten will cost around €99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Kempten without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Hamburg to Kempten run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €50 but you can travel from only €33 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 404 miles (651 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 404 miles (651 km) |
Average train duration 7h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €50 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 10m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Hamburg to Kempten.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Kempten trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 781 · 57526 · 3876+ 81647 | Delayed 4:27 AM 12:33 AMHamburg Hbf | 10h15 | 10:48 AM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 781 · 57410+ 81647 · 82853 | Delayed 4:27 AM 12:33 AMHamburg Hbf | 10h45 | 11:18 AM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 783 · 57528 · 3880 | On time 6:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h47 | 12:48 PM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 783 · 57414 | On time 6:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h17 | 1:18 PM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 785 · 57418 | On time 8:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h17 | 3:18 PM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 787 · 57532 · 3888 | On time 10:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h47 | 4:48 PM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 787 · 57422 | On time 10:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h17 | 5:18 PM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 789 · 57534 · 3890 | On time 12:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h47 | 6:48 PM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 789 · 57426 | On time 12:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h17 | 7:18 PM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 589 · ICE 1205 · 57428 | On time 1:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h17 | 8:18 PM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 881 · 3288 | On time 2:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h47 | 9:48 PM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 881 · 57536 · 3892 | On time 2:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h47 | 8:48 PM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 883 · 3292 | On time 4:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h47 | 11:48 PM Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Main Roman archaeology site and museum area with excavated remains, reconstructions, and exhibitions on ancient Cambodunum.
City museum in the Zumsteinhaus presenting Kempten’s history from Roman times to modern Allgäu life in a central historic setting.
Interactive natural history museum focused on the Alps and Allgäu, with family-friendly displays on geology, wildlife, and landscapes.
The oldest pedestrian shopping street in Germany, lined with historic facades and local businesses in the heart of the old town.
Historic neighborhood streets near the old imperial city core, best explored slowly for facades, courtyards, and local atmosphere.
Historic central square framed by St. Mang Church and old-town buildings; a practical starting point for exploring Kempten on foot.
Kässpatzen are soft egg noodles layered with melted mountain cheese and topped with fried onions, a signature Allgäu comfort dish found across Kempten.
Krautkrapfen are rolled pasta sheets filled with sauerkraut and onions, then pan-fried. They are a traditional Swabian-Allgäu farmhouse dish.
Kässuppe is a rich Alpine cheese soup, often made with local Allgäu cheese and broth. It reflects the dairy traditions of the region.
Well-regarded fine dining restaurant with modern regional cooking, refined presentation, and an elegant atmosphere for a special meal.
Traditional Bavarian-Allgäu brewery inn known for regional classics and beer in a lively, historic setting near central Kempten.
Established brewery restaurant serving hearty Bavarian dishes and house beer in a casual, sociable setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, local transit is reasonable, and tourist costs are usually lower than Munich or major Alpine resorts.
Tipping is customary but modest: round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
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Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf -> Rathausplatz, Kempten (Allgäu)
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Kempten 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 Kempten, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Kempten trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Kempten 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-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona 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: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf is 1 km from Kempten city centre. Public transport options include:
Kempten(Allgäu) 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: Sushi & Nem, Pizza Royal, Art of Shisha, China-Town
Wi-Fi is available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf. ATMs are available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf. Information desks are available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kempten(Allgäu) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include BigBOX ALLGÄU Hotel, Art Hotel Allgäu, Green Living Inn.
Kempten(Allgäu)Ost is 1 km from Kempten city centre. Public transport options include:
Kempten(Allgäu)Ost 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: Cafe Zimmermann, Lenz im Hirsch, Sportheim SV Lenzfried, Allgäu Hütte
Wi-Fi is available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost. ATMs are available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost.
Ticket office support is available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost. Information desks are available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost.
Luggage storage is available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kempten(Allgäu)Ost.
Nearby hotels include Landhotel Hirsch, Bayerischer Hof, Berg-Café.
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