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Miniatur Wunderland
The world-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for detailed landscapes, airports, and interactive scenes. One of Hamburg’s biggest visitor highlights.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
9 h 40 m
Average duration
9 h 40 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
781 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Interlaken to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Hamburg will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 14 trains that leave Interlaken for Hamburg on Tue, Jun 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 781 km distance in an average of 9 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 40 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 9 h 40 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.
IC 620 · ECE 4
IC 972 · ICE 104 · ICE 574
RE 4223 · IC 622 · EC 5320 · ICE 574
IC 624 · ICE 70
IC 972 · ICE 104
IC 612 · ICE 6
IC 616 · ICE 72
IC 608 · ICE 74
IC 620 · ECE 4
IC 624 · ICE 70Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $114. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 $114, and a flight costs an average of $44.
Distance: 485 miles (781 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $139 Average price | $116 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 8m Average total duration 9h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 56m Average total duration 20h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Interlaken to Hamburg:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Interlaken to Hamburg costing on average $134 (€109).
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Hamburg costing on average $139 (€112).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 38m.
Bus takes on average 20h 26m.
The journey is about 15m faster (9h 38m by train vs 9h 53m by car) and roughly $133 (€108) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($134 (€109) vs $267 (€217)). 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 Interlaken to Hamburg trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 956 · ICE 202 | On time 5:01 AM Interlaken West | 10h31 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 956 · ICE 202 · ICE 772 | On time 5:01 AM Interlaken West | 10h13 | 3:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 608 · ICE 74 | On time 6:34 AM Interlaken West | 9h40 | 4:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 809 · IC 960 · ICE 200 · ICE 770 | On time 7:04 AM Interlaken West | 10h10 | 5:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 809 · IC 960 · ICE 200 | On time 7:04 AM Interlaken West | 10h28 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 612 · ICE 6 | On time 8:34 AM Interlaken West | 9h40 | 6:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 578 | On time 9:04 AM Interlaken West | 10h10 | 7:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 964 · ICE 108 | On time 9:04 AM Interlaken West | 10h28 | 7:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 616 · ICE 72 | On time 10:34 AM Interlaken West | 9h40 | 8:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 | On time 11:04 AM Interlaken West | 10h28 | 9:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 · ICE 576 | On time 11:04 AM Interlaken West | 10h10 | 9:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 620 · ECE 4 | On time 12:34 PM Interlaken West | 9h40 | 10:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 972 · ICE 104 · ICE 574 | On time 1:04 PM Interlaken West | 10h10 | 11:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 972 · ICE 104 | On time 1:04 PM Interlaken West | 10h35 | 11:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 4223 · IC 622 · EC 5320 · ICE 574 | On time 1:32 PM Interlaken West | 9h42 | 11:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 624 · ICE 70 | On time 2:34 PM Interlaken West | 9h40 | 12:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Interlaken to Hamburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) but you can travel from only $44 (€35) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 485 miles (781 km) distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 485 miles (781 km) |
Average train duration 9h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 8h 55m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
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