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Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kolding to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kolding to Hamburg will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 16 trains that leave Kolding for Hamburg on Wed, Jun 17, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 41 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.
ECE 1199
307 Snälltåget
ECE 1191
IC 5751 · 11159
ECE 399
RJ 385
RJ 383
ECE 393
ECE 395
ECE 1199Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kolding to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $230.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $546 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Kolding to Hamburg:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kolding to Hamburg costing on average $61 (€49).
A bus is $516 (€418) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kolding to Hamburg costing on average $546 (€442).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Flight takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€49) compared to roughly $56 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.83 (€-3.91). The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 54m 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 Kolding to Hamburg trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 385 | On time 12:15 PM Kolding Station | 2h33 | 2:48 PM Hamburg Altona | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5759 · 11175 | On time 12:43 PM Kolding Station | 3h39 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 395 | Delayed 2:15 PM Kolding Station | 2h40 | 2:57 PM 2:57 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5761 · 11179 | On time 2:43 PM Kolding Station | 3h39 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 397 | On time 4:15 PM Kolding Station | 2h46 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5763 · 11183 | On time 4:43 PM Kolding Station | 3h39 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 399 | On time 6:15 PM Kolding Station | 2h46 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
307 Snälltåget | 7:11 PM Kolding Station | 2h46 | 9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 1199 | On time 8:15 PM Kolding Station | 2h41 | 10:56 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
IC 5751 · 11159 | On time 4:43 AM Kolding Station | 3h39 | 8:22 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 5753 · 11163 | On time 6:43 AM Kolding Station | 3h38 | 10:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 1191 | On time 7:15 AM Kolding Station | 2h45 | 10:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 383 | On time 8:15 AM Kolding Station | 2h33 | 10:48 AM Hamburg Altona | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5755 · 11167 | On time 8:43 AM Kolding Station | 3h39 | 12:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 393 | On time 10:15 AM Kolding Station | 2h40 | 12:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5757 · 11171 | On time 10:43 AM Kolding Station | 3h38 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Kolding to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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