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Geigenbaumuseum Mittenwald
Leading local museum on violin making, Lüftlmalerei, and regional history; the essential cultural stop for understanding Mittenwald's identity.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Mittenwald among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 427 miles (688 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€117 Average price | €81 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 28m Average total duration 16h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Mittenwald:
A bus is €40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Mittenwald costing on average €81.
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Mittenwald costing on average €117.
Other travel options to Mittenwald take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 16h 58m.
You'll arrive about 1h 41m sooner (7h 42m by train vs 9h 23m by car). Tickets start at around €117 compared to roughly €16 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.
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.
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Trains from Hamburg to Mittenwald run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €33 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 427 miles (688 km) distance in 7h 52m.
Distance 427 miles (688 km) |
Average train duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 52m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Leading local museum on violin making, Lüftlmalerei, and regional history; the essential cultural stop for understanding Mittenwald's identity.
Museum and information center at the Isar spring area explaining alpine nature, water, and landscape; useful before walks in the upper valley.
Regional heritage museum in neighboring Leutasch presenting rural Tyrolean life, crafts, and traditions; a rewarding short trip from Mittenwald.
Mittenwald's most famous street, lined with painted facades, shops, and historic houses; the best place to experience the town's character.
Scenic gorge walk with turquoise water, bridges, and forested paths; a refreshing and dramatic nature route close to the center.
High alpine viewpoint reached by cable car and trails, offering sweeping Karwendel and Wetterstein panoramas; a standout for scenery lovers.
Hearty pork knuckle roasted until the skin is crisp, usually served with potato dumplings and gravy. A Bavarian inn classic popular in Alpine towns.
Roast pork with dark beer gravy, often paired with dumplings or sauerkraut. It is a staple Sunday meal across Upper Bavaria, including Mittenwald.
Soft egg bread dumplings, often served in broth or with mushroom cream sauce. A beloved Alpine comfort food found in Bavarian mountain inns.
Well-known mountain and town dining stop serving Bavarian specialties, game, and seasonal dishes in a traditional atmosphere.
Traditional Bavarian inn in central Mittenwald known for roast meats, dumplings, and a cozy wood-paneled atmosphere.
Historic restaurant with classic Alpine and Bavarian dishes, local beer, and a refined but relaxed inn setting near the old town.
Moderate for Bavaria: lodging can be pricey in peak hiking and ski seasons, while dining is mid-range and local bus or train costs are reasonable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is customary in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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Mittenwald station -> Mittenwald Zentrum
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Mittenwald 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 Mittenwald, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Mittenwald trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Mittenwald station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Mittenwald 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.
Mittenwald 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: Wirtshaus zum Platzl, Wirtshaus zum Nachtwächter, Postkeller, Der kleine Kartoffelsack
Wi-Fi is available at Mittenwald. ATMs are available at Mittenwald.
Ticket office support is available at Mittenwald. Information desks are available at Mittenwald.
Luggage storage is available at Mittenwald. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mittenwald: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mittenwald: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mittenwald.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rieger, Alpenrose, Bichlerhof, Garni Edlhuber Mittenwald.
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