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Heimatmuseum Beim Strumpfar
Local history museum presenting Oberstaufen’s rural culture, customs, and traditional interiors. A useful first stop for understanding the region.
Cheapest price
€153
Average price
€153
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
669 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Oberstaufen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Oberstaufen will cost around €153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €153.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hamburg for Oberstaufen on Thu, Aug 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 13 the direct trains cover the 669 km distance in an average of 8 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest trains will take 8 h 15 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 Oberstaufen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a flight costs an average of €72.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€127 Average price | €172 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 21m Average total duration 17h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Oberstaufen:
A bus is €78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Oberstaufen costing on average €127.
A bus is €122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Oberstaufen costing on average €172.
Other travel options to Oberstaufen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
Bus takes on average 17h 51m.
You'll arrive about 44m sooner (7h 46m by train vs 8h 30m by car). Tickets start at around €127 compared to roughly €25 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 Oberstaufen trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:01 AM Hamburg | 8h15 | 6:16 PM Oberstaufen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Oberstaufen run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €59 but you can travel from only €44 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 415 miles (669 km) distance in 6h 46m.
Distance 415 miles (669 km) |
Average train duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €59 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 6h 46m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Oberstaufen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oberstaufen trip today.
Local history museum presenting Oberstaufen’s rural culture, customs, and traditional interiors. A useful first stop for understanding the region.
Regional museum in Immenstadt exploring the Allgäu’s social and cultural history. A solid nearby option for travelers wanting broader context.
Contemporary art museum in nearby Kempten with changing exhibitions. Popular for modern visual culture within reach of Oberstaufen.
Scenic mountain area with broad views over the Allgäu and Lake Constance region. One of the area’s classic viewpoints and hiking destinations.
Main pedestrian-friendly square and street area in Oberstaufen with traditional buildings, shops, and resort atmosphere. Ideal for an easy first walk.
Village center of Steibis, a popular mountain base with classic Allgäu scenery. Worth visiting for its chalet character and access to alpine walks.
Allgäuer Kässpatzen are soft egg noodles layered with mountain cheese and fried onions, a defining comfort dish of the Allgäu region around Oberstaufen.
Bergkäse from the Allgäu is a firm alpine cheese made from local milk, prized for its nutty flavor and strong link to regional dairy traditions.
Krautkrapfen are rolled pasta sheets filled with sauerkraut and onions, then pan-cooked. They are a rustic Swabian-Allgäu favorite in mountain inns.
Well-known hotel restaurant with refined regional cuisine, local ingredients, and an elegant atmosphere suited to a more upscale meal.
Traditional Bavarian inn in central Oberstaufen known for Allgäu classics, hearty portions, and a relaxed alpine dining room.
Established restaurant and brewery-style venue serving regional dishes, beer, and seasonal menus in a polished but welcoming setting.
Moderate for Germany: lodging in this Alpine resort is often above small-town averages, while dining and local transit are fairly standard for tourist areas.
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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Bahnhof Oberstaufen -> Oberstaufen Kurhaus, Oberstaufen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Oberstaufen 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 Oberstaufen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Oberstaufen trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Oberstaufen station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Oberstaufen 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 Dammtor is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Dammtor 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: Hunt Coffee, Haerlin, Gran Sasso, Double Coffee
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Dammtor. ATMs are available at Hamburg Dammtor.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Dammtor. Information desks are available at Hamburg Dammtor.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Dammtor. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Dammtor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Dammtor: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Dammtor.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hanseatin, Renaissance, Hotel Preuß, Hotel Amsterdam.
Oberstaufen 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: Blaues Haus, Zum Adler, Cafe Lässer, Eislädele
Wi-Fi is available at Oberstaufen. ATMs are available at Oberstaufen.
Ticket office support is available at Oberstaufen. Information desks are available at Oberstaufen.
Luggage storage is available at Oberstaufen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oberstaufen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oberstaufen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberstaufen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel zum Adler, Bayerischer Hof, Allgäu Sonne, Platzhirsch.
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