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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
$99
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
6 h 44 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
485 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kaiserslautern to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kaiserslautern to Hamburg will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Kaiserslautern to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
ICE 563 · ICE 374 · ICE 74
4146 · ICE 692 · ICE 772
ICE 563 · ICE 612
S2 · ICE 202
4146 · ICE 692 · ICE 772
ICE 563 · ICE 374 · ICE 74
ICE 563 · ICE 612
S2 · ICE 202Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kaiserslautern to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $128.
Distance: 301 miles (485 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$137 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg 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 Kaiserslautern to Hamburg:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaiserslautern to Hamburg costing on average $137 (€111).
A bus is $142 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kaiserslautern to Hamburg costing on average $204 (€165).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (6h 13m by train vs 6h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $137 (€111) compared to roughly $41 (€33) 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 Kaiserslautern to Hamburg trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4146 · ICE 692 · ICE 772 | On time 8:34 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 6h44 | 3:18 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Kaiserslautern to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 301 miles (485 km) distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 301 miles (485 km) |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
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