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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
$38
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leer to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leer to Hamburg will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from Leer to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
IC 1637 · ICE 206
IC 1731 · ICE 202
RE 51637 · ICE 206
4415 · ICE 616
4419 · ICE 614
IC 1637 · ICE 206
4419 · ICE 614
RE 51639 · ICE 204
RE 51731 · ICE 202
RE 51637 · ICE 206Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leer to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Leer to Hamburg:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leer to Hamburg costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 38m by train vs 2h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $48 (€40) 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 Leer to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1637 · ICE 206 | On time 8:41 AM Leer (Ostfriesl) | 2h51 | 11:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 51637 · ICE 206 | On time 8:41 AM Leer (Ostfriesl) | 2h51 | 11:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4415 · ICE 616 | On time 9:41 AM Leer (Ostfriesl) | 2h51 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 51639 · ICE 204 | On time 10:41 AM Leer (Ostfriesl) | 2h51 | 1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1639 · ICE 204 | On time 10:41 AM Leer (Ostfriesl) | 2h51 | 1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4419 · ICE 614 | On time 11:41 AM Leer (Ostfriesl) | 2h51 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 51731 · ICE 202 | On time 12:41 PM Leer (Ostfriesl) | 2h51 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1731 · ICE 202 | On time 12:41 PM Leer (Ostfriesl) | 2h51 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Leer to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
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