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Lutherhaus Museum
World-famous museum in Luther's former residence, presenting original rooms and major exhibits on his life and the Reformation.
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Lutherstadt Wittenberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Lutherstadt Wittenberg will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hamburg for Lutherstadt Wittenberg on Mon, Aug 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct trains cover the 258 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 41 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest trains will take 3 h 41 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 Lutherstadt Wittenberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $210.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $392 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Lutherstadt Wittenberg:
A train is $311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Lutherstadt Wittenberg costing on average $392.
Other travel options to Lutherstadt Wittenberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (2h 51m by train vs 3h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $57 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 Lutherstadt Wittenberg trains for today, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:13 AM Hamburg | 3h56 | 11:09 AM Lutherstadt Wittenberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:49 AM Hamburg | 3h21 | 11:10 AM Lutherstadt Wittenberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Lutherstadt Wittenberg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Lutherstadt Wittenberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lutherstadt Wittenberg trip today.
World-famous museum in Luther's former residence, presenting original rooms and major exhibits on his life and the Reformation.
Museum in Philipp Melanchthon's former home, focusing on the reformer's life, scholarship, and humanist network.
Museum in Cranach's former workshop and home, showing the painter's art, printing, and role in Reformation Wittenberg.
Historic central square framed by the town hall, church, and monuments. Best starting point for exploring Reformation Wittenberg.
Main old-town street connecting major Reformation sites. Ideal for a walk among historic façades, courtyards, and museums.
Street leading to the castle church with several notable historic buildings. A classic route through the UNESCO core zone.
A rustic Saxony-Anhalt potato soup, often enriched with root vegetables and herbs. It is a comforting regional staple in central German home cooking.
A hearty potato pancake from nearby Saxony traditions, served sweet or savory. It is widely eaten across the Elbe region and common at markets and inns.
A simple local-style dish of potatoes with quark and linseed oil, popular in eastern Germany. It reflects farmhouse food traditions valued for freshness and simplicity.
Established restaurant and hotel venue serving refined German cuisine in an elegant historic setting popular with visitors to Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
Traditional German restaurant in the old town known for regional dishes, steaks, and a warm historic atmosphere near major sights.
Casual local restaurant offering German and European plates with reliable service and a relaxed atmosphere in central Wittenberg.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than Berlin; local transit is limited, so daily costs stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes if service is good.
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Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf -> Marktplatz, Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Lutherstadt Wittenberg 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 Lutherstadt Wittenberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Lutherstadt Wittenberg trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg station pair, with some services arriving at Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Lutherstadt Wittenberg 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.
Lutherstadt Wittenberg is 2 km from Lutherstadt Wittenberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Lutherstadt Wittenberg 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: MGH-Mehrgenerationenhaus, Haus des Handwerks, El Toro, King Döner & Pizzeria
Wi-Fi is available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg. ATMs are available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
Ticket office support is available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Information desks are available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
Luggage storage is available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Stadtpalais Wittenberg, Luther-Hotel Wittenberg, Hotel ACRON, Gasthaus Central.
Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt is 1 km from Lutherstadt Wittenberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt 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: Alte Canzley, Haus des Handwerks, El Toro, Joey's Pizza
Wi-Fi is available at Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt. ATMs are available at Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt. Information desks are available at Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Stadtpalais Wittenberg, Am Schwanenteich, Alte Canzley, Stadthotel Wittenberg Schwarzer Baer GbR.
Lutherstadt Wittenb-Piesteritz is 2 km from Lutherstadt Wittenberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Lutherstadt Wittenb-Piesteritz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lutherstadt Wittenb-Piesteritz. ATMs are available at Lutherstadt Wittenb-Piesteritz.
Ticket office support is available at Lutherstadt Wittenb-Piesteritz.
Available at Lutherstadt Wittenb-Piesteritz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lutherstadt Wittenb-Piesteritz: Wheelchair accessible.
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