- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Hamburg will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 19 trains that leave Hanover for Hamburg on Wed, Jul 15, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
ICE 2514
ICE 76
ICE 680
ICE 684
ICE 2509
ICE 776
ICE 78
ICE 2509
ICE 74
ICE 880Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Hamburg:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Hamburg costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 33m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $27 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.48 (€-19.35). The journey takes 2h 33m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Hamburg trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 8 | Delayed 11:38 AM 1:08 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 12:32 PM 12:32 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 682 | Delayed 11:53 AM 1:36 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 1:14 PM 1:14 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 772 | Delayed 12:38 PM 2:08 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 1:32 PM 1:32 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 880 | On time 2:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 1h21 | 3:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 74 | Delayed 1:38 PM 3:08 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 2:32 PM 2:32 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 680 | Delayed 1:53 PM 3:36 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 3:14 PM 3:14 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2510 | Delayed 2:12 PM 4:08 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 3:42 PM 3:42 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 788 | Delayed 3:23 PM 4:36 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 4:18 PM 4:18 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 6 | Delayed 3:39 PM 5:09 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 4:33 PM 4:33 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 588 | Delayed 4:22 PM 5:36 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 5:17 PM 5:17 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 578 | Delayed 4:38 PM 6:08 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 5:32 PM 5:32 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 786 | Delayed 5:22 PM 6:36 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 6:17 PM 6:17 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 72 | Delayed 5:38 PM 7:08 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 6:32 PM 6:32 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1284 | Delayed 5:52 PM 7:22 PMHanover Hbf | 1h17 | 6:42 PM 6:42 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2516 | On time 8:08 PM Hanover Hbf | 1h21 | 9:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 784 | Delayed 7:05 PM 8:36 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 8:00 PM 8:00 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 4 | Delayed 7:38 PM 9:08 PMHanover Hbf | 1h28 | 8:39 PM 8:39 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 584 | Delayed 8:22 PM 9:36 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 9:17 PM 9:17 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 574 | Delayed 8:38 PM 10:08 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 9:32 PM 9:32 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
82860 | 5:40 AM Hanover Hbf | 2h01 | 7:41 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1686 | On time 6:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h33 | 8:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2509 | On time 8:08 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h21 | 9:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 888 | On time 8:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h21 | 10:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 78 | On time 9:08 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h21 | 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 686 | On time 9:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h21 | 11:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 776 | Delayed 8:12 AM 10:08 AMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 9:44 AM 9:44 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 886 | On time 10:36 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h21 | 11:57 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 76 | On time 11:08 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h21 | 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 684 | On time 11:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 1h21 | 1:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2514 | On time 12:08 PM Hanover Hbf | 1h21 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 882 | Delayed 10:47 AM 12:36 PMHanover Hbf | 1h21 | 12:20 PM 12:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hanover to Hamburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 83 miles (135 km) |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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