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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Award-winning museum tracing 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions on the former Warsaw Ghetto site.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
8 h 8 m
Average duration
8 h 8 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
752 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Warsaw will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Warsaw without transferring at least once.
ICE 1707 · EC 41
ICE 1901 · EC 45
RJ 387 · EC 43
ICE 1903 · EC 47
ICE 1703 · S2 · 34958 · Bus RB66
ICE 1907 · EC 247
ICE 1903 · EC 47
ICE 1905 · EC 49
ICE 1901 · EC 45
ICE 601 · EC 231 · EIC 8104Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 467 miles (752 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $358 Average price | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Warsaw:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Warsaw costing on average $145 (€116).
A bus is $280 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Warsaw costing on average $358 (€288).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
The journey is about 1h 40m faster (6h 49m by train vs 8h 29m by car) and roughly $52 (€42) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($145 (€116) vs $197 (€158)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Warsaw trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1903 · EC 57 · EC 49 | On time 8:52 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h08 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1903 · EC 47 | On time 8:52 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h08 | 5:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1903 · EC 47 · EC 49 | On time 8:52 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h08 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 509 · EC 57 · EC 49 | On time 9:49 AM Hamburg Hbf | 9h11 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1905 · EC 49 | On time 10:52 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h08 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 601 · EC 231 · EIC 8104 | On time 11:49 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h09 | 7:58 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1907 · EC 247 | On time 12:52 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h08 | 9:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 607 · 18270 · EC 431 | On time 5:50 PM Hamburg Hbf | 12h10 | 6:00 AM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1703 · S2 · 34958 · Bus RB66 | On time 6:49 PM Hamburg Hbf | 15h10 | 9:59 AM Warsaw Central | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1707 · 73793 · S2 · 3340 | On time 10:50 PM Hamburg Hbf | 13h08 | 11:58 AM Warsaw Central | 5 transfers | |
RJ 387 · EC 43 | On time 4:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h10 | 1:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1901 · EC 45 | On time 6:52 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h08 | 3:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Warsaw run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $49 (€39) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 467 miles (752 km) distance in 8h 8m.
Distance 467 miles (752 km) |
Average train duration 6h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 8h 8m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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Award-winning museum tracing 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions on the former Warsaw Ghetto site.
One of Warsaw’s most important museums, presenting the 1944 uprising with powerful artifacts, films, and interactive displays.
Major national collection with Polish and European painting, decorative arts, antiquities, and temporary exhibitions.
UNESCO-listed historic center with colorful facades, market square, city walls, and the city’s most atmospheric streets.
Ceremonial historic route linking major palaces, churches, and squares, ideal for a classic first walk through Warsaw.
Warsaw’s most famous park with palaces, peacocks, monuments, and landscaped grounds popular with locals and visitors alike.
Poland’s iconic dumplings, commonly filled with potato and cheese, meat, or seasonal fruit. In Warsaw, they are a staple comfort food served boiled or pan-fried.
A tangy rye sour soup traditionally served with sausage and egg, often in a bread bowl. It is one of the most recognizable Polish soups in Warsaw.
Breaded pork cutlet, usually served with potatoes and cooked cabbage or beetroot. It is a classic Polish home-style main dish popular in Warsaw.
A respected classic restaurant known for refined Polish cuisine, old-world interiors, and specialties such as schabowy, tartare, and seasonal dishes.
A long-running central Warsaw restaurant focused on regional Polish dishes, with a cozy interior and a broad menu of soups, dumplings, and meat dishes.
A well-known casual Polish chain in Warsaw, famous for pierogi, żurek, and other classic comfort dishes in a traditional setting.
Moderate for Europe: public transport and casual meals are good value, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Service is often included only in higher-end places. In restaurants, 10% is appreciated for good service. Round up taxis slightly; tipping in cafés and bars is optional.
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