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Emslandmuseum Lingen
Main local museum covering Lingen’s urban, regional, and cultural history in a historic building.
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€74
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Lingen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Lingen will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 5 trains that leave Hamburg for Lingen on Fri, Aug 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 07 the direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
On Fri, Aug 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 31 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Lingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €220.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€62 Average price Cheapest | €366 Average price | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Lingen:
A train is €304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lingen costing on average €366.
Other travel options to Lingen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (3h 2m by train vs 3h 24m by car). Tickets start at around €62 compared to roughly €35 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.
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 Lingen trains for today, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 107 · IC 2204 | On time 8:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h31 | 12:13 PM Lingen (Ems) station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107+ 95774 · 90278 | On time 8:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h12 | 11:54 AM Lingen (Ems) station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519 · 11506+ 90306 | On time 9:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h09 | 12:54 PM Lingen (Ems) station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519+ 90282 | On time 9:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h09 | 1:54 PM Lingen (Ems) station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 · IC 2202 | On time 10:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h28 | 2:13 PM Lingen (Ems) station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109+ 95776 · 90282 | On time 10:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h09 | 1:54 PM Lingen (Ems) station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 921 · 90004+ 90268 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h09 | 6:54 AM Lingen (Ems) station | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Hamburg to Lingen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:37, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 3:37 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Lingen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lingen trip today.
Main local museum covering Lingen’s urban, regional, and cultural history in a historic building.
Memorial exhibition on Jewish life in Lingen, preserving local history in a former Jewish school.
University art venue presenting contemporary exhibitions and cultural programming on the Lingen campus.
Central square lined with historic facades and the market church, ideal for exploring Lingen’s old town atmosphere.
Picturesque old town streets with shops and heritage buildings, perfect for a relaxed walk through the city center.
Popular urban park and event area by the canal, offering open green space close to the center.
Grünkohl mit Pinkel is a North German winter classic: slow-cooked kale with smoked sausage and potatoes, popular in the Emsland region around Lingen.
Buchweizenpfannkuchen are rustic buckwheat pancakes from northwest Germany, often served sweet or savory and tied to old regional farmhouse cooking.
Töttchen is a traditional hearty stew from nearby Münsterland and Emsland, made with meat, onions, and spices; an old-fashioned regional comfort dish.
Well-known steakhouse with upscale casual atmosphere, quality grilled meats, and dependable service for a substantial dinner.
Established brewery restaurant serving hearty German dishes and house beer in a traditional, lively setting near central Lingen.
Popular traditional venue known for regional German food, generous portions, and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually below major cities, while local transit and daily basics stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes if service is good.
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Lingen (Ems) station -> Marktplatz Lingen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Lingen 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 Lingen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Lingen trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Lingen(Ems) station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Lingen 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 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.
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.
Lingen(Ems) 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: Kochlöffel, Cafe Extrablatt, Pikkemaat
Wi-Fi is available at Lingen(Ems). ATMs are available at Lingen(Ems).
Ticket office support is available at Lingen(Ems). Information desks are available at Lingen(Ems).
Luggage storage is available at Lingen(Ems). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lingen(Ems): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lingen(Ems): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lingen(Ems).
Nearby hotels include Kolpinghaus Lingen, Hotel Looken Inn, Parkhotel.
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